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Orthosiphon labiatus

by Johan Wentzel

Orthosiphon labiatus
Common Name
Shell flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Orthosiphon labiatus is a beautiful shrub that can be used as a screen. Prune lightly after blooming to encourage further flowering and to keep neat. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in well-drained soil and water well in summer.
Plant Description

Orthosiphon labiatus is a beautiful shrub that can be used as a screen. Prune lightly after blooming to encourage further flowering and to keep neat. Plant in full sun or semi-shade in well-drained soil and water well in summer.

Orthosiphon labiatus attracts insects and birds to the garden.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Pienk salie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Autumn
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Savannah, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Orthosiphon labiatus

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