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Plectranthus zuluensis

£6.50

Currently being propagated, please ask as we may have some, or we can at least let you know when they will hopefully be available

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Tender perennial with aromatic leaves and large spikes of tubular blue flowers for most of the year. Can be used for summer bedding. Loved by bees. Trim back after flowering or in spring if leggy. Grow in a Loam based compost with added grit for drainage.

Common Name: Zulu spurflower
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Type: Tender Shrub

POT SIZE/QUANTITY

9 cm

Season of Interest

Spring to autumn

Sun or Shade

Sun

Eventual Height

medium (up to 6 feet)

Minimum temperature

Frost tender (plus 1 to 5 deg. C.)

Position/Situation

Summer Patio

Planting Style

sub tropical bed out

Scent

Scented Leaves

Suggested Use

Growing in Pots

Flower Colour

Blue

Leaf Colour

Green

Habit/Shape

Bushy

Evergreen

Yes

Plectranthus - more info

There are many species of Plectranthus with a variety of habits, leaf shape and flower colour. Many have aromatic leaves too. They come from Southern and tropical Africa, where they mostly grow in shady places, and do best if kept out of direct sun in temperate climates. They can be planted in pots, or bedded out in tropical plantings.
They are very sensitive to frost, so need to be kept in a heated greenhouse, conservatory or on a windowsill for the winter.
Pot in normal potting comost, and feed occasionally with tomato food to encourage flowering.
Some species have been transferred to Coleus.

Pot Sizes

Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 7 to 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre) or 1 litre pots
Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.

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Delivery Info

Minimum order value £10

Region	Order Value	Carriage Charge	Carrier Service	Estimated Delivery from placing your order

UK (excluding N. Ireland)	Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots)	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 17 days
UK Mainland	Orders over 2 kg	£7.50	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 17 days
Seeds & Cuttings only	All orders	£2	Royal Mail 1st Class	Within 1 week
Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10	Orders over £35	FREE	Our vehicles	Within 1 week
Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)	All orders	FREE		1-3 days (we will contact you)
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Wight	Orders over 2 kg	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 18 days
Scottish Offshore Islands	Orders over 2 kg	£7.5	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 18 days

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Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)