Plectranthus fruticosus 'James'
forest spurflower 'James'
'James' is an evergreen, upright shrub eventually reaching to 2m tall. Its heart-shaped leaves are a rich green, softly hairy with purple-tinged, toothed margins. Spikes of small pale pink-purple flowers are held on purple stems above the foliage in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 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 | Pink Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in full sun but does well in partial shade and can be planted outside after risk of frost has passed
Propagation
Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Deadhead spent racemes to promote flowering. To maintain compact, bushy growth prune established plants back by up to one-third at the end of winter before new spring growth begins
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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