Imperial Blue Cape Leadwort
Plumbago auriculata 'Imperial Blue'
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Imperial Blue Cape Leadwort is a tender woody evergreen perennial that can grow as a small shrub or trained as a vine. Clusters of small sky blue flowers bloom in summer that last until the first frost. Prefers partial sun and consistently moist well-drained acidic soils, but has good drought tolerance once established. Treat as an annual unless overwintered inside.
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Type: |
Perennial, Annual |
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Origins: |
Southern Africa |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 10 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. If overwintering, cut back stems hard in winter to encourage new growth and store in cool, dark area protected from frost. Watch for mealybugs, mites, and white flies on indoor plants.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Silvermound, Coral Bells, Anemone
IMAGE: Ahodges7, Cape Plumbago, Orlando, FL, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Acabashi, 'Plumbago capensis' Capel Manor College Gardens Enfield London England, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by Lim Zhan Peng, Dave, Plumbago Auriculata (Imperial Blue)
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