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Plumbago auriculata 'Alba'
Vigorous shrub with bright green glossy leaves on arching branches. A profusion of white flowers, grown on current years wood, through summer and autumn. Best grown in good fertile soil, water well in summer for best results. Grows in full sun or partial shade. Prune back late winter. Will tolerate light frosts.
Genus
Plumbago
Species
auriculata
Cultivar
'Alba'
Common name
Cape leadwort
Family name
Plumbaginaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate light frost only
Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.