Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) in Florida
Description:
Plumbago is a sprawling evergreen shrub with wiry stems and clusters of small, light blue to deep blue flowers. The flowers bloom profusely from spring to fall and attract butterflies. Plumbago is drought-tolerant once established.
Description:
Plumbago is a sprawling evergreen shrub with wiry stems and clusters of small, light blue to deep blue flowers. The flowers bloom profusely from spring to fall and attract butterflies. Plumbago is drought-tolerant once established.
Description
Planting Instructions:
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- Location: Full sun to partial shade. Plumbago prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade.
- Soil: Well-drained soil. Plumbago is adaptable to various soil types.
- Planting: Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant, backfill with soil, and water well.
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Once established, water deeply but infrequently.
- Maintenance:Prune lightly after flowering to shape and remove dead or weak branches. Plumbago blooms on new wood, so pruning encourages more blooms.
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