Cape Plumbago hedge - Plumbago capensis

Plumbago is a fast growing shrub that can grow to a height of 2 to 3 m.   When used as a hedge it can be kept quite low to around 1m tall.    Flowering occurs most of the year, with very colourful white and blue flowering varieties.   One very popular variety is "Royal Cape" which has a darker blue flower.   As a hedge it can be grown from 1 m up to 2.5m.  One of the fastest growing hedges,  it has the drawback of requiring lots of pruning to keep it neat, some gardeners prefer to let it grow a bit, and prune only once or twice a year.   It is quite a lush looking hedge.    It is however very tough and waterwise once established.   Pests, are also no problem.    Fertilise only when really required, once or twice a year.    Fertilising can speed up growth substantially with this plant.    Plumbago makes a good screen plant, but also has a tendency to grow fairly wide and bushy.    Best climates for plumbago are temperate, cool temperate and warm temperate regions.   Avoid areas with heavy frosts.   Plumbago will grow in most soils,  but heavy clay soils will slow growth somewhat. 


 

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