‘Royal Cape’ is a deep blue flowering Plumbago bred to maintain vibrant colour through our hot summer months. Large phlox-like clusters of flowers are produced in abundance from late spring to autumn.
Plumbago auriculata ‘Royal Cape’ |
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Botanical Name |
Plumbago auriculata ‘Royal Cape’ |
Common Name |
Plumbago auriculata |
Key Features |
‘Royal Cape’ is a deep blue flowering Plumbago bred to maintain vibrant colour through our hot summer months. Large phlox-like clusters |
Size |
Royal Cape grows to 2m high and spreads up to 2m wide. |
Position |
Part sun to full shade gardens with relatively fertile soil. Once established, it is considered drought tolerant. |
Description |
Stunning phlox like clusters of flowers, which flower from late spring to autumn providing gardeners with the rare deep blue flower colour. |
Cultural Notes |
For optimum colour and growth performance keep well fertilised with a controlled release fertiliser, and water freely when in growth. Prune lightly after flowering. |
Landscape Ideas |
Royal Cape has proven to be a long flowering, hardy shrub, suited to Australia’s tough conditions. It is versatile, easy to grow and adaptable to a wide range of situations. |
Water Requirements |
Drought and heat tolerant. |
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