Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield'

£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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Strong-growing plant with striking silvery soft grey leaves and spikes of mauve flowers in summer. Prune back after flowering or in spring to promote bushy growth. Good for the summer patio or in a sensory garden where the tactile soft hairy leaves can be stroked

Common Name: Silver Spur Flower, Silver Plectranthus
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Type: Tender Shrub
POT SIZE/QUANTITY
9 cm
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Yes
Season of Interest
Spring to autumn
Sun or Shade
Sun to Part Shade
Height
low (up to 3 feet)
Minimum temperature
Tender (plus 5 to 10 deg. C.)
Position/Situation
Summer Patio
Planting Style
sensory
Scent
No Scent
Suggested Use
Growing in Pots
Flower Colour
Purple
Leaf Colour
Grey
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
Region Order Value Carriage Charge Carrier Service Estimated Delivery from placing your order
UK (excluding N. Ireland) Hardy perennials bare rooted and 9 cm pots - up to 20 kg £6 - 8.50 Courier 2 - 5 days Up to 18 days
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 15 days
UK Mainland Orders over 2 kg £9.50 Courier 1-2 Days (tracked) Up to 15 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 

£10 - £20** Courier 2-5 working days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

Scottish Offshore Islands

Orders over 2 kg

£10 - £25** Courier 2-5 working days (tracked)

Up to 18 days

 

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