Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds
Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds
Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds
Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds
Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds
Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds
Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds
Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds

Plumbago Cape Leadplant Plumbago auriculata 20 Seeds

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Plumbago auriculata, commonly called cape leadwort or cape plumbago, Native to South Africa. It is a weak-stemmed perennial evergreen shrub that grows 6-7’ tall and 8-10’ wide in its native habitat. Features clusters (terminal racemes) of pale blue phlox-like flowers that bloom freely throughout the growing season. Flowers are followed by barbed fruit capsules. Oblong to oblanceolate green leaves (to 3” long) have ear-shaped bases, hence the species name. Commonly grown in the tropics or subtropics as a low hedge, ground cover or on fences. In temperate regions grow in pots/containers for patios, decks or other sunny areas around the home or sink to the rim in garden areas. Houseplant.

 

Growing Instructions

 

  1. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.
  2. Put the seeds on the soil.
  3. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
  4. Water the seeds.
  5. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part shade. The seeds germinate in 3-4 weeks.
  6. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.