Description
Tall Spurflower Purple – Plectranthus ecklonii
Add a spectacular splash of purple to those shady and semi-shaded areas of the garden with Tall Spurflower Purple – Plectranthus ecklonii. This fast-growing South African indigenous shrub produces impressive upright spikes packed with beautiful bluish-purple tubular flowers during autumn.
With its lush green foliage and striking flower spikes, Tall Spurflower is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders and areas beneath trees. It is particularly effective when planted in groups, creating a dramatic display of colour.
Plant Features
- South African indigenous shrub
- Beautiful purple to bluish-purple flower spikes
- Fast-growing and upright
- Can reach approximately 3m tall when conditions are suitable
- Excellent for shade and semi-shade
- Flowers mainly during autumn, from March to May
- Attractive option for mass planting
- Best suited to areas protected from severe frost
- Prune back hard after flowering in midwinter to encourage fresh, vigorous growth
Growing tip: Plant in a well-prepared, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade and give it enough room to develop. It is particularly effective planted about 60cm apart for a massed display.
A beautiful indigenous choice for bringing height, lush foliage and vibrant purple colour into the shadier parts of your garden.
