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Plumbago auriculata

Common name: Cape leadwort, Sky flower

You will add a splash of colour to your garden with this easy-to-grow shrub.

1 to 5°C
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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Native to South Africa, this bushy, evergreen climber bears the name auriculata - meaning 'with ears' due to the shape of its leaves. The light green foliage grows on slim, climbing stems and between June and October is topped with long racemes of incredible, deep blue flowers.Thriving best in a sunny spot, in well-drained soil your local bees and other pollinators will come by for a nectar-rich feast.Plumbago auriculata has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, so will need protection if temperatures dip below 1-5 C and have been given the Award of Garden Merit for outstanding performance in the garden. Best planted in a container (even if the container is buried into your borders for the summer), so it can easily be relocated inside during winter months by cutting climbing stems back to ground level. In 5-10 years, it will reach a mature height of 4m, and spread to around 1.5-3m.
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Key Information
Latin Name Plumbago auriculata P9
Common Name Cape leadwort, Sky flower
Hardiness H2 (1 to 5°C)
Colour Blue
Type Shrub
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m) 4.00 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 3.00
AGM Yes
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Alkaline Neutral
Climbing Yes
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes

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