Plectranthus zuluensis
Zulu spurflower
P. zuluensis is an erect or sprawling frost-tender plant to 1m tall and wide with ovate, coarsely-toothed, textured, lime-green leaves. Spikes of blue to pale mauve, tubular, spurred flowers are borne on dark purple stems above the foliage from late spring into summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Blue Purple | Green Yellow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Blue Purple | Green Yellow | |
| Autumn | Purple | Green Yellow | ||
| Winter | Purple | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Plectranthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs, with opposite, ovate or heart-shaped, sometimes fleshy leaves, and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming spikes or panicles
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Southern Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in partial shade in a fertile, well-drained soil; plant outside after risk of frost has passed
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by cuttings taken in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Ground cover
Pruning
Deadhead spent racemes to promote flowering; trim back after flowering or in spring to promote bushy growth
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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