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    Plumbago auriculata [Deep Blue Form]

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Plumbago auriculata [Deep Blue Form] plant details

    Plumbago auriculata [Deep Blue Form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plumbago auriculata [Deep Blue Form]

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: plumbaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plumbago auriculata [Deep Blue Form]

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A lovely tender shrub with deep sky blue flowers resembling border phlox. Blooms on new growth so cut back spent flowers for a continuous display. Shrubby habit.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Plumbago auriculata [Deep Blue Form] plant

    How to Grow Plumbago auriculata [Deep Blue Form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue'

    aka Plumbago capensis, Cape Leadwort

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'

    Width: 7'

    • sun
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue' flower by Almost Eden
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    Plumbago auriculata f. alba

    aka Plumbago auriculata alba, Cape Leadwort, White Plumbago

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Plumbago auriculata f. alba flower by Almost Eden
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    Plumbago auriculata

    aka Cape Leadwort, Cape Plumbago, Leadwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Plumbago auriculata flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Plumbago zeylanica

    aka Plumbago scandens, Desert Plumbago, Devil's Herb, Doctorbush, Native Plumbago, Summer Snow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Plumbago zeylanica flower by Almost Eden
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