Ballerina Spurflower
Plectranthus reflexus
Full Shade
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
H5-H1c
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
80cm | Max | 80cm |
30cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Ballerina Spurflower Overview
Plectranthus reflexus, or the ballerina spurflower, is a semi-succulent upright herbaceous perennial. It is family of the aromatic rosemaries and mints. The grey stems are swollen towards the base with relatively few branches, giving a sparse appearance. An abundance of flowers during Autumn on the stem ends make this useful in the shade garden areas.
Common problems with Ballerina Spurflower
Relative problem free
How to propagate Ballerina Spurflower
Cuttings
Root cuttings after pruning the shrub and cut into 10-15cm lenghts. Dip in softwood rooting hormone and allow to root in moist medium.
Seed
Sowing time during Autumn. Keep moist and replant when a good size has been reached.