Not the plant you're looking for? Search over 300,000 plants
Conservatory Greenhouse

Plectranthus ambiguus 'Manguzuku'

A tender, evergreen perennial to 50cm tall, with wrinkled, toothed, finely hairy leaves. In early autumn, spikes of tubular, pale purple flowers are produced

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Blue Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or West–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Plectranthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs, with opposite, ovate or heart-shaped, sometimes fleshy leaves, and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming spikes or panicles

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added organic matter in filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water freely in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Bedding
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.