Cape Plumbago

To keep it in check requires a lot of work with the shears and clippers. Cape leadwort plumbago auriculata is a vigorous evergreen climber typically use for covering large conservatory walls.

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Cape plumbago

Like abelia plumbago is known for its arching branches which quickly grow outside the main bun of the plant. Provides reliable evergreen color as a groundcover bank cover or container plant in frost free areas. Plumbago auriculata monott sku 6637 huge clusters of vivid deep blue flowers cover this sprawling vine like shrub most of the year.

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. Tall spreading 8 12 ft.

Flowering all spring summer and early autumn it is cut down by frost but will regrow the following spring. Although tender it can be grown outside in summer trained up a trellis or obelisk. Add to that plumbago has a scrambling habit which encourages the non hedge look further.

Plumbago auriculata royal cape a fast growing shrub bearing trusses of deep blue flowers from spring autumn. It is drought tolerant needing little maintenance. Regular watering upon planting is a must.

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. Plumbago auriculata the cape leadwort blue plumbago or cape plumbago is a species of flowering plant in the family plumbaginaceae native to south africa. Plumbago grown in pots it is advised to plant your plumbago in good flower plant soil mix.

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