Family LAMIACEAE
Genus Plectranthus
Species species
SA Plant Number
Basionym Plectranthus species Pink Surprise

Plectranthus species Pink Surprise is a fairly hardy, evergreen, fast-growing, flat creeping, groundcover with soft, fleshy, round leaves that have scalloped edges.

The dainty spikes of white-mauve flowers that are borne from January to May attract a whole host of butterflies and insects. Prune back after flowering.

It is ideal for hanging baskets and tumbling down shady banks. Grow in shade or semi-shade in well-drained, well-composted soil in moist conditions.

Size: 15 to 25cm

Insects and butterflies: The flowers attract a whole host of butterflies and insects.

Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape

Natural Habitat Forest margin, Scrub Forest, moist and dry, Woodland  

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade, Position: Under deciduous trees, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Butterfly Host, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Local to Gauteng, Garden Uses: Shade, Hardiness - Drought: Needs Watering, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Forest Garden,

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