Imperial Blue Cape Plumbago

Native to south africa plumbago will grow well outdoors in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country. I just bought 2 this year and they are extremely healthy infact since their isn t an actual true sky blue variety of phlox i planted these imperial blue tall plumbago in with them and it did the trick.

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Imperial blue cape plumbago

Plumbago auriculata the cape leadwort blue plumbago or cape plumbago is a species of flowering plant in the family plumbaginaceae native to south africa. The plumbago plant plumbago auriculata also known as the cape plumbago or sky flower is actually a shrub and in its natural surroundings can grow 6 to 10 feet 1 3 m tall with a spread of 8 to 10 feet 2 3 m. The specific epithet auriculata means with ears referring to the shape of the leaves.

In cooler regions grow plumbago in containers. With long thin stems and an abundance of royal blue flowers imperial blue cape plumbago plumbago auriculata imperial blue blooms from spring to fall and may bloom throughout the. Imperial blue plumbago cape leadwort tropical plants almost eden imperial blue plumbago produces large clusters of deep sky blue flowers from early summer until fall.

Imperial blue cape plumbago plumbago auriculata is an evergreen perennial in the genus plumbago. It is native to south africa and knowing this provides the first clue to how to grow a plumbago along with where to grow one. 1 description 2 medicinal uses and phytochemistry.

On jul 18 2010 themikeman from concord nc zone 7a wrote. Gardeners who are looking for a year round blast of blue in their landscapes should consider south african native blue plumbago plumbago auriculata. Its ease of growth minimal basic.

I always thought this was a sky blue variety of phlox paniculata but its not. Plumbago auriculata imperial blue growing in billowing drifts with breathtaking flowers blue plumbago is an easy care showy shrub with cottage garden appeal. Now i have every color of.

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