Royal Cape Cape Plumbago

Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape'

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Overview

The Royal Cape Plumbago presents vibrant deep blue flowers on a shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide. Preferring full sun, it thrives in USDA Zones 9-11, is drought-tolerant, and offers a long blooming season. Ideal for hedges or as a standout specimen, this evergreen's growth habit can be easily shaped, adding both color and structure to any landscape. Trim periodically to maintain density and enhance flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Royal Cape Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape') — The Royal Cape Plumbago presents vibrant deep blue flowers on a shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall

Royal Cape Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape') — Preferring full sun, it thrives in USDA Zones 9-11, is drought-tolerant, and offers a long

Royal Cape Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape') — Ideal for hedges or as a standout specimen

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Plumbaginaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Royal Cape Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape') — The Royal Cape Plumbago presents vibrant deep blue flowers on a shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall

Royal Cape Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape') — Preferring full sun, it thrives in USDA Zones 9-11, is drought-tolerant, and offers a long

Royal Cape Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape') — Ideal for hedges or as a standout specimen

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