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Plectranthus
Blue Spires
East to Grow • Australian Native • Gardens and Pots
'Blue Spires'
Native Plant
Medium Pot Planter
Medium Garden Landscape
Sun Lover
Shade Lover
Waterwise
Description
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Care
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Blue Spires
is a is a versatile waterwise plant that is heat and dry tolerant, which will grow in full sun right through to full shade. It is easily grown and managed and combines happily with both native and exotic plantings.
Blue Spires
is a useful landscaping plant, and as ground cover under taller shrubs and trees will add interest to the garden, whether in sun or shade. It can be pruned to a neat shape at any time of the year. In courtyards and patios it can be planted in decorator pots, looking particularly striking in black, burgundy, red and blue pots.
All
Plectranthus
are easy to grow and care for and
Blue Spires
is no different. With no noticeable pests and diseases it is a gardener's dream plant to grow. Prepare the garden bed by digging in humus material and mulch after planting. In decorator pots use a top quality potting media, water as needed making sure the root zone does not dry out. Pruning is best done in warmer months if needed. Once or twice a year apply a complete fertiliser as liquid or slow release.
Plectranthus parviflorus
is an east coast Australian native and
Blue Spires
was bred by a Queensland native plant enthusiast. It was selected for its variegated foliage and compact neat growth.Derived from the Australia native species
Plectranthus parviflorus
,
Blue Spires
has rounded felty green leaves with a creamy white edge and produces spires of pale blue to violet flowers from spring through autumn. It has a clumping habit growing to around 40cm high x 30cm wide.
Rounded felty green leaves with a creamy white edge and produces spires of pale blue to violet flowers from spring through autumn.