Plectranthus zuluensis
Zulu spurflower, Zulu cockspur, Swedish ivy
Plectranthus Plectranthus
P. zuluensis - P. zuluensis is a tender, spreading, evergreen perennial, often grown as an annual or indoor plant, with ovate, veined, scalloped, dark green leaves and spikes of tubular, two-lipped, blue to lavender flowers from spring into autumn.
Plectranthus zuluensis is: Evergreen
Erect flower stem, Spreading
Blue, Lavender in Spring; Blue, Lavender in Summer; Lavender, Blue in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Pinch out growing tips to create a bushier, more compact habit.
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Plectranthus zuluensis (Zulu spurflower) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.9m after 1-2 years.
Greenhouse, Flavouring food and drinks, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed in well-drained soil in full sun. Treat as an annual or overwinter indoors. Alternatively, grown under glass with shade from hot sun. Rarely flowers in cultivation.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
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Plectranthus zuluensis
Zulu spurflower, Zulu cockspur, Swedish ivy
Plectranthus Plectranthus
P. zuluensis - P. zuluensis is a tender, spreading, evergreen perennial, often grown as an annual or indoor plant, with ovate, veined, scalloped, dark green leaves and spikes of tubular, two-lipped, blue to lavender flowers from spring into autumn.
Garden origin
Evergreen
Erect flower stem, Spreading
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Blue, Lavender in Spring; Blue, Lavender in Summer; Lavender, Blue in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Pinch out growing tips to create a bushier, more compact habit.
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Plectranthus zuluensis (Zulu spurflower) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.9m after 1-2 years.
Greenhouse, Flavouring food and drinks, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed in well-drained soil in full sun. Treat as an annual or overwinter indoors. Alternatively, grown under glass with shade from hot sun. Rarely flowers in cultivation.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
Zone 11, Zone 10
Plectranthus zuluensis (Zulu spurflower)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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