forest spurflower

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An evergreen, shrub to around 200cm, with aromatic toothed and veined green foliage and upright spikes of small, tubular, two-lipped purple flowers appearing from June to August. Can be grown in a large container in the summer but will require frost protection

Scientific classification

Species: forest spurflower (Plectranthus fruticosus)
Genus: Plectranthus
Family: Lamiaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
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Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of forest spurflower

Distribution map

Mozambique to Southern Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of forest spurflower

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forest spurflower care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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`