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Plumbago auriculata
Common Name: Cape leadwort, Blue Plumbago, (Afr) Syselbos
Synonyms: Plumbago capensis
Plant Family: PlumbaginaceaePlant Type: shrub, semi-evergreen, poisonous, medicinal
Growth habit: arching
Growth Rate: fast, mature size: 5m. high x 2m. wideColour: leaf- green, flower- light blue, stem- green
Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun, partial shade
Soil: moist, pH preference - Alkaline, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: frost tender, , minimum 5°C, USDA zone 10 to 11
Origin: Africa, SouthDescription:
Tender shrub with a lax arching or scrambling habit, usually trained as a climber. Clusters of pale blue flowers from summer to autumn.Cultivation:
Well drained, fertile, perferably light alkaline soil, in sun or part shade. Needs protection from frost, suitable for a cool conservatory. Keep on the dry side in winter. Prune hard in spring.Propagation:
From cuttings or seed sown in spring.Design and Other Uses:
Conservatory or greenhouse plant, patio containers in summer or can be treated as an annualOther Notes:
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