Available Sizes: 4 Inch Pots
4 inch Pots - Mature, well rooted starter size plant, growing and shipped in a 4 inch diameter plastic pot. Plant will be a minimum of about 10 inches tall. Unlikely to have bloom or bud at the time of shipping.
Plumbago or Cape Leadwort is native to South Africa. It is an upright shrub with a somewhat climbing habit that will easily reach heights of 6 to 8 feet if left unpruned. It benefits greatly from frequent regular pruning, especially at the end of each bloom cycle.
Plumbago plant is a perpetual bloomer, cycling into flower through out the year. When in bloom, it is covered with clusters of phlox shaped blooms and gives a very light airy summer time, easy living feel. It is very versatile plant and will grow and thrive in a wide range of conditions.
Plumbago is reasonably salt tolerant and is suitable for seaside plantings, and will tolerate light shade but may not bloom as heavily. It is easy to grow and becomes established quickly. Plumbagos are somewhat drought tolerant and will survive through periods of dry weather, however, growth, density, bloom and overall vigor will suffer.
Plumbago performs best with adequate uniform irrigation available. For the dense green growth and the brightest color blooms, fertilize 3-4 times per year with a good quality slow release bloom boosting fertilize. Please check out our store for some very good plant food products. This is a plant is easy to grow and establishes quickly. It can be wintered over indoors with full spectrum light.
It is available in Imperial Blue or White, as well as 2 sizes; 4 inch starter pots or mature, ready to plant 10 inch pots. The Imperial Blue is an improved, selected cultivar with a brighter and more saturated tone of blue, and slightly larger flowers, than the older pastel blue that was typical of the species.
| Botanical Name |
Plumbago capensis Imperial Blue |
| Common Name |
Cape Leadwort, Cape Plumbago |
| Plant Family |
Plumbaginaeae |
| Mature Size |
4 ft x 4 ft |
| Growth Habit |
Upright, scrambling |
| Bloom Color |
Blue or White |
| Bloom Form |
5 petaled phlox like clusters |
| Bloom Time |
Perpetual warm season |
| Water Needs |
Moderate |
| Light Needs |
Best in full sun |
| Zone |
9, 10, 11 |
| Key Features |
Easy to grow, quick to establish, prolific bloom |
| Suggested Uses |
Hedge, mass planting, potted |
For the best results with Plumbago - Cape Leadwort :
- Plant in well drained soil in the full sun. (It will grow in light shade, but does not bloom as heavy).
- Provide supplemental irrigation
- Feed with good quality slow release plant food 3x annually
- Prune and feed after flowering
- Protect from frost and freeze.
Plumbago Ariculata - Cape Leadwort
