About
An evergreen shrub of lax, scandent habit, with slender stems carrying ovate leaves and terminal racemes of deep rose-pink flowers 2cm across, in autumn or winter.
About the genus
Plumbago can be annuals, perennials or scrambling evergreen shrubs, with simple leaves and short terminal racemes of salver-shaped flowers with 5 spreading lobes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toSE Asia
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. 48344,stachytarpheta-jamaicensis,Stachytarpheta jamaicensis,blue snakeweed,An ornamental Stachytarpheta
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Can be grown outdoors in warmer climes in most fertile soils
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13 to 18°C in spring or take semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer with bottom heat. Softwood cuttings can be rooted in late spring or early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free