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Plumbago auriculata 'Royal Cape'

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Family: Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Plumbago (plum-BAY-go) (Info)
Species: auriculata (aw-rik-yoo-LAY-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Royal Cape

6 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	dansgirl	On Nov 28, 2006, dansgirl from Atascadero, CA (Zone 10b) wrote: this plant blooms profusely and what gorgeous blooms they are!!! I saw this at the nursery and fell in love, buying it without knowing where it was going to go but knowing that I had to have it! I've since found a great place for it! Can't wait to see how it changes with the seasons and am looking forward to those gorgeous blue flowers coming back!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama
Cave Creek, Arizona
Atascadero, California
Ben Lomond, California
Cool, California
Eureka, California
Glendora, California
Napa, California
Tarzana, California
Auburndale, Florida
Big Pine Key, Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
Deltona, Florida
Lake Placid, Florida
Riverview, Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
Yulee, Florida
Broussard, Louisiana
Saint Francisville, Louisiana
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Watchung, New Jersey
Angier, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Conway, South Carolina
North Charleston, South Carolina
Austin, Texas
Desoto, Texas
Houston, Texas
Humble, Texas
Waxahachie, Texas
Virginia Beach, Virginia

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