Plumbago auriculata 'Crystal Waters'

  • Common Name: Leadwort
  • Plant Family: Plumbaginaceae
£10.00



(Plumbago capensis 'Crystal Waters.) A scrambling, bushy climber with beautiful blue flowers in summer - these are a slightly deeper shade than the species. Prune lightly after flowering & remove any dead wood in spring, trimming back side shoots to 3 or 4 buds. Tie in growths to a support, and feed with Tomato food in summer Keep frost free and on the dry side in winter. May survive outside in a warm garden in a warm winter.
  • FLOWER COLOUR: Blue
  • FOLIAGE COLOUR: Green
  • FLOWERING PERIOD: from May to November
  • HEIGHT: 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
  • HARDINESS: Tender: keep above freezing, can be grown outside in summer. Minimum 1 ºC.
  • SOIL: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline, Chalky, Sandy, Well drained
  • WILDLIFE:
  • USE OR PLANTING STYLE: Container/Pot,
  • POSITION: Courtyard/Sheltered, Coastal, Large Conservatory, Small Conservatory,
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