Re: Plumbago

In a message dated 8/22/01 12:29:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Duncan.McAlpine@PSS.Boeing.com writes:

<< Plumbago auriculata (Cape Plumbago, Cape Leadwort)
 
 
 Plumbago auriculata can take the form of a mounding evergreen shrub, or with
 support, a 12 foot tall, climbing vine. Foliage is a fresh, light green,
 white to blue flowers are 1 inch wide, in clusters like phlox. Blooms from
 spring to fall, longer in frost-free areas. Prefers full sun and good
 drainage. If damaged by frost it will recover; prune off blackened foliage.
 Excellent for banks, fences, exposed wall, or hedge. Somewhat salt tolerant. 
>>

Thanks, Duncan, who could ask for more information.  The small plumbago, 
ceratostigma, is not hardy here (zone4).

I do have Plumbago auriculata which is certainly not hardy here but grows in 
a hanger and is the the most beautiful plant in the garden many days.  It 
bears large true blue phlox-like flowers.  Some days it is covered with 
bloom.  This year it is remaining indoors as it is so beautiful it decorates 
the entire plant room and does not mind the heat. Hanging together, this 
Plumbago and Abutilon 'Moonchimes' (pale yellow) can stop traffic.  

I have not achieved the correct pruning to make my PA into a shrub, it is 
still a vine. Cut back it blooms in every leaf axil, several times.  It began 
blooming in February and is still going.  Once in a while a gardener gets a 
plant that captivates him, this is mine.  I understand it will live many 
years, I do hope so!

Claire Peplowski
NYS z4

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