Plumbago auriculata

Name: Plumbago auriculata
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10211f
Price: 29.73 NZD
Availability: InStock

Plumbago capensis, Plumbago auriculata, Auriculata Plumbago, Plumbago auriculata Plant, Plumbago Cape Leadwort, Plumbago Plumbago auriculata, Leadwort Plumbago, Cape Plumbago, Cape Plumbago Plant

Plumbago auriculata, commonly known as Cape Leadwort or the Cape Plumbago plant, is an evergreen climber that features lush, mid-green foliage which becomes adorned with clusters of blue flowers from summer through autumn. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. Plumbago auriculata is commonly grown as a stand-alone mound in a mixed planting, planted as a ground cover, trained on a trellis, included in a cottage garden, or planted so it can spill over a wall or path. NB: this plant was formerly known as Plumbago capensis.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Climbers
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Arches, Living areas, Pool areas, Walls
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Plumbago capensis, Plumbago auriculata, Auriculata Plumbago, Plumbago auriculata Plant, Plumbago Cape Leadwort, Plumbago Plumbago auriculata, Leadwort Plumbago, Cape Plumbago, Cape Plumbago Plant

Plumbago auriculata Details

Plumbago auriculata, commonly known as Cape Leadwort or the Cape Plumbago plant, is an evergreen climber that grows with a sprawling habit and bears pretty flowers. If unsupported it will grow as a rounded shrub to about 1.5 m high and wide. If it can climb a trellis or other structure it can reach 4 m. It features lush, mid-green foliage which becomes adorned with clusters of blue flowers from summer through autumn. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of moderate frost, cool climates, and dry periods. Plumbago auriculata is commonly grown as a stand-alone mound in a mixed planting, planted as a ground cover, trained on a trellis, included in a cottage garden, or planted so it can spill over a wall or path.