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Plectranthus purpuratus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Plectranthus purpuratus

Plectranthus purpuratus

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Plectranthus
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A trailing or spreading evergreen perennial with freely branching stems and soft, fleshy, aromatic dark green leaves that are slightly furry and purple tinted beneath. Tiny bluish-white, tubular flowers are produced in summer and at intervals, year round

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost (John Innes No. 2) in full light, with shade from hot sun; during the growing season water regularly to keep the compost moist but not soggy, and apply a general liquid or houseplant fertiliser mothly. Keep just moist in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in mid or late spring or propagate by stem-tip softwood cuttings at any time

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years