Plumbago capensis 'Cape Leadwort'
Abundant phlox-like flowers in sky-blue, all through summer!
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Just £11.99
Key Features
RHS Garden Merit
Scented / Fragrant
Perfect In Pots
Plant In Sunshine
Protect From Frost
Cut Flower
Easy To Grow
Wildlife Friendly
Width: 100cm
Height: 250cm
Height: 250cm
- Gorgeous clusters of pale, sky-blue flowers appear all summer long
- Loves a hot, sunny spot - grow in pots, as they need moving to winter protection below 2C
- Great colour for summer patios - a cool seaside colour is very much on trend
- When grown in the flower border it will form a large, sprawling shrub
- Supplied as established plants in 1.5L pot, ready to plant out
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Description
A superb summer patio plant, adding a tropical flavour to your garden or patio - their clear sky-blue flower clusters smother this informal, scrambling shrub, which works well in large pots with cane supports.
Grow outside all summer, it will need winter protection, as can be damaged below 2C, but will regrow away from the base the following year when it warms up again. In warmer parts of the country, especially in sheltered towns, plumbago will grow as an herbaceous perennial, dying down to ground level before reshooting in late spring.
The clusters of phlox-like flowers are subtly scented and will attract butterflies and hoverflies into your garden, making them a great plant for wildlife.
Also known by its common name of Cape Leadwort, Plumbago is named from the Latin word plumbum, meaning lead, as it was believed to be a cure for lead poisoning.
A great colour addition for summer long colour, and unusual too as it is seldom offered for sale.
Supplied as an established plant in a 1.5L pot, ready to pot on.
Top Tips
Plant into a large decorative container for best effect so that it can be moved under cover in winter.
Care Information
- Grow in pots or a sheltered area of the garden - it prefers slightly acidic soil and is fairly drought-resistant once established.
- A good pruning will result in lots of new growth, and, as the flowers appear on new growth you can expect a better display.
Delivery Information
Please allow us 7-10 working days to dispatch your order. Pre-ordered items will be sent as soon as possible after the date quoted and we'll generally ship your entire order with your pre-ordered items. When your order is dispatched, we'll send you another email with details of how to track it.
Most orders are sent on a fully-tracked courier service with Yodel. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, no signature is required, and our courier is asked to leave your order in a safe place on your property.
We'll send a tracking link when we dispatch your order, so you know when its due to arrive. Please note, once delivered we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your property. If you have any specific delivery instructions, please let us know - there's an option to enter a short message for the courier at the checkout.
Smaller, lighter, single-item orders may be sent through the post with Royal Mail - in which case no tracking is available.
Our experienced nursery team will always send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive when you plant them, so although most plants are very tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme frosts or heatwaves, we avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme weather is forecast, or over Bank Holiday weekends.
Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.
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