Dark Blue Plumbago Seeds Cape Leadwort – Vegetable Plant
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Dark Blue Plumbago (Cape Leadwort) Seeds
Grow beautiful Cape Leadwort from premium-quality seeds. Known for its abundant clusters of vivid blue flowers and lush evergreen foliage, Plumbago is a fast-growing ornamental shrub that brings long-lasting color to borders, hedges, containers, patios, and tropical landscapes while attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Key Features
Abundant Blue Blooms
Produces large clusters of vivid blue, phlox-like flowers that bloom continuously from late spring until frost in warm climates.
Versatile Landscape Shrub
Perfect for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, mixed flower beds, containers, and tropical gardens.
Excellent Pollinator Plant
Nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects throughout the blooming season.
Heat & Drought Tolerant
Once established, plants tolerate heat and short periods of drought while maintaining lush growth and abundant flowering.
Growing Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Plumbago auriculata |
| Common Name (US) | Cape Leadwort / Cape Plumbago |
| Seed Type | Flower Shrub Seed |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Perennial Shrub |
| USDA Zones | 8–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring through Frost |
| Sowing Depth | ⅛ inch |
| Germination | 21–45 Days at 70–80°F (21–27°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 4–10 feet |
| Plant Spacing | 4–6 feet |
Growing Guide
Dark Blue Plumbago (Cape Leadwort) Seeds
Create a spectacular display of vivid blue flowers with this fast-growing ornamental shrub, perfect for borders, hedges, patios, containers, and butterfly-friendly gardens with months of continuous blooms.