Plumbago hybrids
Leadwort
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Leadwort (Plumbago hybrids) - Description
Genus of flowering plants of varying habit from warm to tropical regions. They are grown mainly for their big clumps of attractive blooms that last the whole growing season.
Leadwort (Plumbago hybrids) - Blooming
Blooms appealing salverform flowers with 5 petal lobes in shades of blue and red.
Leadwort (Plumbago hybrids) - 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.
Leadwort (Plumbago hybrids) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring at 55-64°F (12-18°C). Take semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer with bottom heat.
Leadwort (Plumbago hybrids) - Pest
Spider mites, mealybugs, whiteflies.
Leadwort (Plumbago hybrids) - 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.
