LATIN NAME: PLUMBAGO AURICULATA 'IMPERIAL BLUE'
The Basics
Attractive, deep powder-blue flowers are the showpiece of the Imperial Blue Plumbago. It is an evergreen shrub to woody vine that is native to South Africa and has green, oval to spatula-shaped leaves with small ear-like (auricle = ear-shaped appendage) projections at the base. The leaves are alternate on thin, gracefully arching stems. Imperial Blue Plumbago blooms year round, except in coldest winters, bearing many five-petaled tubular blue blooms in round clusters at the ends of the branches. The flower bases and seed capsules are covered with sticky, gland tipped hairs and often hitch a ride with humans or pets. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and do not require deadheading.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: Full to Partial Sun
Amount of Water: Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil Conditions: Slightly acidic with good drainage
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-11
The Care
It can be pruned into a compact mounded shrub or most attractively allowed to freely sprawl, vine and trail. However, harsh pruning shortens the plant’s lifespan and contributes to brown, stick-like growth and looks best when the branches have enough room to exhibit their cascading nature.
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3 Gallon
LATIN NAME: PLUMBAGO AURICULATA 'IMPERIAL BLUE'
The Basics
Attractive, deep powder-blue flowers are the showpiece of the Imperial Blue Plumbago. It is an evergreen shrub to woody vine that is native to South Africa and has green, oval to spatula-shaped leaves with small ear-like (auricle = ear-shaped appendage) projections at the base. The leaves are alternate on thin, gracefully arching stems. Imperial Blue Plumbago blooms year round, except in coldest winters, bearing many five-petaled tubular blue blooms in round clusters at the ends of the branches. The flower bases and seed capsules are covered with sticky, gland tipped hairs and often hitch a ride with humans or pets. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and do not require deadheading.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: Full to Partial Sun
Amount of Water: Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil Conditions: Slightly acidic with good drainage
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8-11
The Care
It can be pruned into a compact mounded shrub or most attractively allowed to freely sprawl, vine and trail. However, harsh pruning shortens the plant’s lifespan and contributes to brown, stick-like growth and looks best when the branches have enough room to exhibit their cascading nature.
Ordering in bulk? Please contact us before checkout, as large orders may require FedEx Freight shipping.
3 Gallon
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