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<i>Plumbago auriculata</i> 'Dark Blue'

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<i>Plumbago auriculata</i> 'Dark Blue'

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<i>Plumbago auriculata</i> 'Dark Blue'

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<i>Plumbago auriculata</i> 'Dark Blue'

<i>Plumbago auriculata</i> 'Dark Blue'

<i>Plumbago auriculata</i> 'Dark Blue'

<i>Plumbago auriculata</i> 'Dark Blue'

<i>Plumbago auriculata</i> 'Dark Blue'

Plumbago auriculata 'Dark Blue'

Cape leadwort / (syn. Plumbago capensis)

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Cape leadwort, an evergreen shrub capable of reaching heights of 4m or more with support, showcases slender, scandent stems bearing...

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Plant description

Cape leadwort, an evergreen shrub capable of reaching heights of 4m or more with support, showcases slender, scandent stems bearing oblong to spoon-shaped leaves, measuring 4-7cm (2-3in) in length, and featuring a matte green hue occasionally tinged with a blue-grey tone. This award-winning plant produces trusses of delicate, blue flowers measuring 1.5cm (1in) across from June to November, elegantly complementing its leaves.

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Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness

Frost tender

How to care for Plumbago auriculata Dark Blue:

During the growing season water well and apply a balanced fertiliser each month. To train against a wall choose three of four of the strongest stems as the main framework of the plant and regularly tie in the growing stems to horizontal wires or trellis. This is a frost-tender shrub so will require winter protection either in a greenhouse or conservatory.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Skin irritant

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