Description
Plumbago auriculata is also known as 'Men's Loyalty'. This plant is very suitable for use in a tub, but open ground is also fine if the plant is protected from moderate frost. Plumbago is a climbing plant that flowers for a very long time. The plant produces an overwhelming mass of flowers in different shades of blue that develop at the end of their elegantly curved stems. The plant flowers from the end of May until September. Plumbago is a fantastic plant for terraces and patios and can also make a beautiful impact in a rock garden or in borders, for example. Plumbago is a deciduous plant and needs a little help to climb. In a pot it can grow to a maximum height of 150 cm, in the open ground it can reach 3 metres provided that there is no severe frost. If desired, the plant can be cut back considerably from October onwards.
Care
The Plumbago can stand in full sun but also does well in half shade. Furthermore the plant likes water. The leaf of the Plumbago is very light green. As soon as it turns yellowish, it means that the plant needs some extra water and/or nutrition. Furthermore, the Plumbago is not very hardy. As soon as there is a chance of frost, it is best to put the plant inside. It can endure up to 8 to 10 degrees of frost (-10 degrees). Starting in October, the plant may be pruned back considerably.
Size
The plants have a height of 25-40cm upon delivery, measured including the nursery pot. The plants are supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 9cm.
