Species silver spurflower
olive leaves on burgundy stems

silver spurflower

Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield'

Silver Spurflower is a silver-leaved evergreen shrub, known for its stunning foliage and delicate flowers. Its glossy bright green leaves appear blue in the light. Silver Shield produces racemes of white, star-shaped flowers in the warmer months of the year, making it popular as a garden plant. It is suitable for warm climates, and can even be grown indoors in some cases. It has low water requirements, making it a great choice for water-conservative landscaping. Growing to around 1.2 m in height, Silver Spurflower is the perfect border plant for sunny, dry locations.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Stem Propagation,Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 11

Flowers:

Bluish-white Flowers

Sun:

Part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Silver Spurflower plants should be watered deeply once a week to ensure that the soil is evenly hydrated. During the hot summer months, it may be necessary to allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Placing a layer of mulch around the base of the plant can help to keep the soil moist, conserving water and reducing the need for frequent irrigation. Do not let the soil dry out completely, as this will impair plant health and could cause leaf drop. In the winter months, reduce watering to once a month. Withhold water entirely during drought conditions.

sunlight

Silver spurflower thrives in full sun to part shade when planted in well-drained soil. The best time for sunlight is between 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day. Silver Spurflower prefers morning sun and some afternoon shade. Therefore, if possible, orient the plant towards the east to give it the optimal amount of sunlight daily. Plants grown in too much shade may not flower and will have a less compact, spindly growth habit.

pruning

Silver spurflower typically requires minimal pruning. Generally, it's best to wait until late spring/early summer to start any pruning. Remove dead, damaged, or weak branches, as well as any flower heads that are past their prime. Prune back overgrown stems to open the plant and give it a more attractive shape. And, if necessary, to help control the size of the silver spurflower, prune it back again in late summer.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Silver spurflower typically begins flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and June.

Starts Flowering

Silver spurflower typically begins flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and June.

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