Is Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon' hardy in the UK?

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon' and the RHS hardiness rating

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Black Dragon' is rated RHS H1c — warm temperate, meaning it withstands winter minimums of about 5 to 10°C. In practice that means it fine outdoors through most UK summers but must come in before the first frost. The RHS rating describes an absolute minimum temperature, not an average: a single hard frost below its band is what does the damage, so the question is always "what is the coldest night my garden gets?", not "what is a typical winter here?".

This follows the RHS plant hardiness rating system (H1a–H7), the UK standard. For the US growing-zone view, see the plectranthus scutellarioides 'black dragon' USDA hardiness guide.

Does UK region change it?

Because plectranthus scutellarioides 'black dragon' is frost-tender, UK region matters less than the simple rule: it does not stay outdoors over winter anywhere in the UK. Treat any time outside as a summer holiday — bring it back indoors once nights drop toward 10°C, well before the first frost, and acclimatise it over a week each way so the leaves do not shock.

Overwintering plectranthus scutellarioides 'black dragon' in the UK

Overwintering plectranthus scutellarioides 'black dragon' in the UK means bringing it in: a bright, frost-free room or a heated glasshouse, watered sparingly while growth slows. Do not leave it against cold glass or near an unheated porch. Move it back out only after the last spring frost has passed for your area.

More plectranthus scutellarioides 'black dragon' care

See the full plectranthus scutellarioides 'black dragon' care guide, its temperature & humidity needs, and the US (USDA) hardiness version of this page.

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