Dark Blue Plumbago Plant

Dark Blue Plumbago Plants bring a sprawling shrub like plant to the landscape. This variety works great as a hedge, along rock gardens/walls, and in containers. Dark Blue Plumbago plants are heat, sun, and drought tolerant and also perfect for attracting butterflies!

Planting Instructions:

• - Best planted in spring or early summer to ensure strong root establishment
• - Space plants 3-5 feet apart to allow room for spreading growth

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-7.0, preferring slightly acidic conditions
• - Requires well-drained soil; sandy or loamy soils enriched with compost are ideal

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply when first planted and during dry periods
• - Once established, Plumbago is drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering for optimal growth

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer
• - Avoid over-fertilization, as this can lead to leggy growth

Pruning and Training:

• - Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage new growth
• - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant but monitor for whiteflies and aphids
• - Good air circulation helps prevent fungal diseases

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Sensitive to frost; protect or bring indoors in cooler climates