Cape Plumbago

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Compact, well-branched growth produces a bushy shrub with a spreading habit. Clusters of phloxlike blue flowers bloom nearly all year in warm climates. Thrives in heat and is tolerant of high and low moisture levels. Good as a hedge and in containers.

Companion Plants

Spreading Juniper

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Spreading Juniper

Junipers are wonderfully easy to grow. There are many sizes and shapes available to fit any landscape need. Most are hardy, durable, and require little maintenance. Evergreen foliage contrasts strikingly with other juniper, redtwig dogwood, and barberry. Tolerates any well-drained soil type.

Common Boxwood

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Common Boxwood

Handsome evergreen shrub is very tolerant of pruning and shaping. Well-suited for topiary, entryways or hedging. Flowers in spring are insignificant but very fragrant. Prune in summer. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and some shade.

Bald Cypress

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Bald Cypress

Naturally found on lake and river edges, swamps, or flooded sites, this large coniferous tree is unique in that it loses its needles. Will grow in normal garden soil, and even tolerate drought once established.

Details

Common name

Cape Plumbago

Botanical name

Plumbago auriculata

Variety

Imperial Blue

Zone

USDA 10 - 11

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Bloom color

Blue

Bloom time

spring-fall

Light

sun

Height

6-8' (2-2.5 m)

Habit

multistemmed

Water

1-2 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

staking recommended