Blue plumbago · Light flower for garden and terrace

Lightweight flower for garden and terrace

Clusters of sky-blue flowers on flexible branches create a splash of colour outdoors. It can be trained along a wall or grown as a shrub with proper pruning.

What you receive

A Plumbago auriculata plant in a 2.5-litre nursery pot. Sold individually. The ceramic pot and decorative items shown in the images are not included.

Before choosing

• Light: Sun.
• Watering: Water to help the plant establish. Then adjust watering according to how quickly the soil dries; in a pot, check more frequently during hot weather and avoid waterlogging.
• Best suited for: Sunny gardens, walls with support, and large pots on sheltered terraces.
• Approximate mature size: A shrub approximately 1.25–1.5 m tall; it may grow larger depending on conditions and training. This does not correspond to the size at delivery.
• Flowering: From late spring to autumn, depending on the climate.

Basic care

Use well-draining soil and protect from severe cold. Prune to tidy the branches; if you want to train it on a support, secure the stems without tying them too tightly.

Ornamental plant. Size, appearance and flowering vary depending on the individual plant and the season. It may be delivered without flowers. The images are for guidance only; the plant may vary in size and shape.

Care guide in PDF

Download the Plumbago auriculata guide (PDF)

Before choosing, we can review your light, watering and space with our gardening advice. For arranging plants and pots, see our garden or terrace design.