Coleus neochilus syn. Plectranthus neochilus
Lobster Flower
P. neochilus is a perennial, aromatic, succulent herb, which grows up to 50cm tall and 60cm wide. It produces deep blue and purple flowers which are borne from late summer. This plectranthus has succulent, grey-green leaves, which form an attractive ground cover even when the plant is not in flower.
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
Lobster Flower
Latin name
Coleus neochilus syn. Plectranthus neochilus
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Lamiaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Free draining and fertile
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.60 M
0.50 M
Coleus neochilus syn. Plectranthus neochilus
P. neochilus is a perennial, aromatic, succulent herb, which grows up to 50cm tall and 60cm wide. It produces deep blue and purple flowers which are borne from late summer. This plectranthus has succulent, grey-green leaves, which form an attractive ground cover even when the plant is not in flower.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plectranthus needs well-drained soil of moderate fertility in dappled shade. Most species are not hardy and will not survive outdoors in temporate regions. If grown indoors, provide full light but with protection from hot sun. Water freely and fertilise monthly during active growth, but keep just moist in winter.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Divide in spring, or take stem-tip cuttings any time. Rooted branches of trailing species can be removed. To grow from seed, sow ripe seed at 66° to 75°F.
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