The blue plumbago, or more specifically known as plumbago auriculta is a beautiful blue shrub with an interesting nature. The blossoms are rich with color and packed together when grown correctly. It’s best to grow these in a warm area where the climate doesn’t go through periods of frost. A strong frost will end up killing this plant so make sure you’re in a proper area to take care of a cape plumbago.
It’s common to see these in gardens due to their rich blossoms and bordering ability. If you’re going to keep it as a barrier you will need to make sure to keep up with proper trimming of the plant. This requires you to make sure it sticks within a certain location, but it’s perfectly fine to let it roam free but don’t expect much protection from it. It’s great for any garden though, and attracts things like butterflies.
If you do end up planting a plumbago in your garden make sure to take into account for proper drainage because it’s susceptible to root damage if it ends up getting drenched. The plant has a solid structure with a characteristically wood like stem. This allows it to get as high as 8-10 feet in the proper environments with the right kind of care. If the conditions are right you’ll find the blue plumbago growing like a weed, but it shouldn’t require much care unless you want it to appear artificial.
The flowers are what really make this shrub stand out from the crowd. If you’re in the zones 8B – 11 and are looking for a beautiful addition to your garden this is a solid choice. Make sure your growing it in a area with either full sun or a little bit of shade, but of course the flowers will do much better with the maximum amount of sunlight you can get to it. It’s more attractive as a barrier than other plants like the pittosporum but still does a fine job protecting your area.
