• Royal Cape® Plumbago
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Royal Cape® Plumbago

Royal Cape® Plumbago

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Royal Cape® Plumbago – A Cascade of Vivid Blue Blooms

Looking for a low-maintenance, high-impact bloomer? Royal Cape® Plumbago delivers stunning clusters of deep blue flowers from spring to fall, attracting butterflies while shrugging off heat and drought.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Nonstop Blooms: Profuse blue flowers keep coming for months.
  • Heat & Drought Tolerant: Thrives in full sun with minimal fuss.
  • Versatile Growth: Train it as a vine, let it spill from hanging baskets, or use as a lush shrub.
  • Attracts Pollinators: A favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.

Planting & Care:

Give Royal Cape® Plumbago a sunny spot with well-draining soil, and it will reward you with color-packed growth. Ideal for warm climates, this beauty is also an excellent container plant for patios, where it can be overwintered indoors in cooler zones.

Where It Thrives:

Best suited for USDA zones 9-11, but can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder regions.

Add a splash of rich blue to your landscape with this easygoing, long-blooming stunner!

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Product Details

  • Product Category

    Flowering Vine

  • Product Subcategory:

    Plumbago

  • Botanical Name:

    Plumbago auriculata 'Monott'

  • Does Not Ship To:

    AZ, OR

  • Mature Height:

    5 ft.

  • Mature Width:

    6-8 ft.

  • Growing Zone:

    9-11 outdoors

  • Indoor Growing:

  • Sunlight:

    Full Sun

  • Growth Rate:

    Moderate

  • Harvest Time:

  • Bloom Time:

    Spring to Fall

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Royal Cape® Plumbago

Planting Directions

<h2>How to Plant and Care for Royal Cape® Plumbago</h2>
<h2>Planting Instructions</h2> <h3>In-Ground Planting:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Location:</strong> Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Plumbago prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.</li> <li><strong>Soil Prep:</strong> Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 inches and mix in compost if the soil is poor.</li> <li><strong>Digging the Hole:</strong> Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep.</li> <li><strong>Planting:</strong> Place the plant in the hole, making sure the top of the root ball is level with the ground. Backfill with soil and press down gently.</li> <li><strong>Watering:</strong> Water deeply right after planting and keep the soil evenly moist for the first few weeks.</li> </ul> <h3>Container Planting:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Pot Selection:</strong> Use a container with drainage holes.</li> <li><strong>Soil:</strong> Use a well-draining potting mix.</li> <li><strong>Watering:</strong> Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.</li> </ul> <h2>Care and Maintenance</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Watering:</strong> Once established, water deeply once or twice a week. Drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering in extreme heat.</li> <li><strong>Fertilizing:</strong> Apply a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) monthly during the growing season.</li> <li><strong>Pruning:</strong> Trim lightly to control shape and encourage more blooms.</li> <li><strong>Cold Protection:</strong> In zones below 9, bring containers indoors or protect with mulch.</li> </ul> <h2>Pollination and Blooming</h2> <p>Attracts butterflies and bees. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.</p>
Royal Cape® Plumbago is low-maintenance and perfect for adding vibrant color to your garden!

Royal Cape® Plumbago

FAQs

<h2>Royal Cape® Plumbago FAQs</h2>
<h3>1. How big does Royal Cape® Plumbago get?</h3>
<p>Royal Cape® Plumbago can grow to 5 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, making it perfect as a shrub, ground cover, or even a flowering hedge.</p>
<h3>2. Does Royal Cape® Plumbago attract pollinators?</h3>
<p>Yes! The vibrant blue flowers attract <strong>butterflies and hummingbirds</strong>, making it a great addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.</p>
<h3>3. Can I grow Royal Cape® Plumbago in a container?</h3>
<p>Absolutely! It thrives in <strong>large pots</strong>, especially in colder zones where it can be moved indoors for winter. Just ensure good drainage and give it plenty of sunlight.</p>
<h3>4. How often should I water Royal Cape® Plumbago?</h3>
<p>It’s pretty drought-tolerant once established. Water <strong>deeply once a week</strong>, but in hotter months, you may need to water more frequently.</p>
<h3>5. Does Royal Cape® Plumbago need a lot of sun?</h3>
<p>Yes! This plant loves the sun. It does best in <strong>full sun to partial shade</strong>, with more blooms appearing when it gets <strong>at least 6 hours of direct sunlight</strong> daily.</p>