Plectranthus oertendahlii
Silverlead spurflower, Swedish ivy, Oertendahl's spurflower, November lights
- Height × spread
- 0.3m × 0.5m
- Position
- Part shade
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 5C & above (RHS H1c)
- Flowers
- Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This is a low-growing, spreading plant. It has broad, rather rounded leaves coloured bronze green with silvery primary veins, very pretty in their effect. The leaves are purple on their underside and are velvety to the touch. The flowers are carried on long reddish stems and are tubular with flared lips, coloured white, freely borne and pleasing to the eye. They are carried in autumn. This plant is now only found in cultivation but is believed to have originated in tropical Africa. This is unlikely to survive the winter out of doors and should be brought inside for the cold months.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Silver, White
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.3m
- Spread
- 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Autumn
- Flowers in
- Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Indoors, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Heated greenhouse 5C & above (RHS H1c)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Hazards
- No
- Pet safe
- Yes – listed in our pet-safe plants
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Spring - late · Planting
Divide when too large
When the plant is too large clumps may be divided into two or more pieces. Rhizomes can be cut, whilst small bulbs or offsets are detached. The new plants can be grown in a container or planted in the ground.
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