Plumbago auriculata
Blue Plumbago
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Blue Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) - Description
Plumbago auriculata (common names blue plumbago, Cape plumbago or Cape leadwort), syn. P. capensis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae, native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub, often grown as a climber, ascending rapidly to 6 m (20 ft) tall by 3 m (10 ft) wide in nature, though much smaller when cultivated as a houseplant.
Blue Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) - Blooming
Blooms appealing salverform flowers with 5 petal lobes in shades of blue and red.
Blue Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) - Growth
Annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs. Plumbago grows best in full sun. Stems need support. Grow plants inside if temperatures drop below 45°F (7°C). In sites with warm climates, perennial and shrub species work well in a border. Climbers grow nice over arches.
Blue Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring at 55-64°F (12-18°C). Take semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer with bottom heat.
Blue Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) - Pest
Spider mites, mealybugs, whiteflies.
Blue Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) - Soil and irrigation
In containers, grow in soil-based potting mix. Otherwise put them in well-drained soil. Water freely during the growing season and sparingly in winter.
