Plectranthus ‘Coleoides’ — Tender Perennial (grown Seasonally Outdoors), 10.5cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Plectranthus ‘Coleoides’ — Tender Perennial (grown Seasonally Outdoors), 10.5cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Plectranthus ‘Coleoides’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with pale lavender-blue (occasional). Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 10.5cm pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Tender Perennial (grown seasonally outdoors)
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 10.5cm pots
The detail
Plectranthus is prized for its bold, ornamental foliage rather than flowers, making it a reliable way to keep displays looking full and attractive all season long. Plectranthus Coleoides brings softly trailing stems lined with bright green, variegated leaves edged in creamy white, lightly fuzzy to the touch and gently aromatic when brushed. Plectranthus ‘Silver Shield’ offers contrast and structure, with large, velvety silver-grey leaves, prominent veining, and a strong upright, mounded habit that anchors mixed containers beautifully.
Supplied as large, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, these plants are garden-ready and quick to settle in. They perform best from spring through autumn, thriving in containers, hanging baskets, and sheltered borders where foliage impact matters most. Easy to grow and forgiving, Plectranthus rewards light feeding and occasional trimming with dense, architectural growth, while any small late-season flowers can be removed to keep plants focused on leaf production.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Plectranthus coleoides / Plectranthus argentatus ‘Silver Shield’ |
| Growth habit | Trailing (Coleoides), Upright & Mounded (Silver Shield) |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile |
| Watering | Water regularly; allow top layer to dry slightly between watering |
| Feeding | Light feeding every few weeks during active growth |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Plectranthus ‘Coleoides’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 10.5cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.