Plumbago auriculata Blue

Common Name:
Blue Plumbago

Description:
Plumbago auriculata ‘Blue’ is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft sky-blue flowers that create a prolonged and eye-catching display from spring through to late autumn. The delicate, phlox-like blooms are borne in loose clusters and contrast beautifully against the plant’s fresh green foliage, bringing a light and airy feel to the garden. Exceptionally well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, this hardy plant thrives in full sun to part shade and performs best in well-drained soil, tolerating dry conditions once established. Its naturally sprawling and slightly climbing habit makes it an excellent choice for informal hedging, screening, or training along fences and trellises. With regular pruning, it can be shaped into a dense shrub or maintained as a tidy feature plant. Plumbago auriculata ‘Blue’ is valued for its long flowering period, versatility, and ability to attract beneficial pollinators.

Form:
Shrub - Large
Climber

Mature Size:
Height: 2–3 m
Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Soft blue
Sky blue

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Drought Tolerant
Long flowering season
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Screening

Toxicity:
Sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals; ingestion may cause mild discomfort to pets and humans.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Westringia
Hibiscus
Gardenia