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White Cape® Plumbago
Plumbago auriculata 'Monite'
Pronunciation: plum-BAY-goh ah-rih-kew-LAY-tuh
SKU #06636
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 4 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | A profusion of large pure white flower clusters cover the plant most of the year. The dense, compact habit is great for containers and informal hedges. Thrives in warm summers and is not fussy about soil type, given good drainage. A good choice for a drought tolerant groundcover or bank plantings. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Design Ideas | A shrubby climber is the perfect plant for the back of mixed borders, particularly along fence lines where it may be trained up and over. Perhaps one of the best plants to sprawl as erosion control on banks and slopes needing soil coverage with evergreen foliage year around. With slight trimming this makes an elegant foundation plant that cloaks ugly footings and utilities. Adaptation to partial shade is a good opportunity for planting under spreading canopies of old trees on boulevard or in backyard. Superior filler for tropical gardens and around pool areas where light green foliage is bright and lush. This is also one of the best warm climate white flowers to reflect moonlight in night gardens. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Cordyline (Cordyline); Canna (Canna); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers light, well-drained, slightly acidic soils, but highly adaptable. Space 3 to 5 ft. apart for best effect. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| History | This white flowering cultivar was discovered as a sport of P. ariculata 'Royal Cape' and introduced in 2001 by Monrovia. These plumbagos are often confused with the European species formerly known as plumbago. Leadworts would later be reclassified into their own genus Ceratostigma leaving these tropical plants as the genus Plumbago. P. auriculata originates at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. They were originally named and described by Carl Thunberg in his work on that region and its diverse botany, Flora Capensis. |
| Lore | It is believed the acridity in the root of the plants is a remedy for toothache. It has long been used in France where it was named dentalaire. Also, a decoction of the root and olive oil is a remedy for itching. |
Details
| Description | A profusion of large pure white flower clusters cover the plant most of the year. The dense, compact habit is great for containers and informal hedges. Thrives in warm summers and is not fussy about soil type, given good drainage. A good choice for a drought tolerant groundcover or bank plantings. A frost-tender evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A shrubby climber is the perfect plant for the back of mixed borders, particularly along fence lines where it may be trained up and over. Perhaps one of the best plants to sprawl as erosion control on banks and slopes needing soil coverage with evergreen foliage year around. With slight trimming this makes an elegant foundation plant that cloaks ugly footings and utilities. Adaptation to partial shade is a good opportunity for planting under spreading canopies of old trees on boulevard or in backyard. Superior filler for tropical gardens and around pool areas where light green foliage is bright and lush. This is also one of the best warm climate white flowers to reflect moonlight in night gardens. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Cordyline (Cordyline); Canna (Canna); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers light, well-drained, slightly acidic soils, but highly adaptable. Space 3 to 5 ft. apart for best effect. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| History | This white flowering cultivar was discovered as a sport of P. ariculata 'Royal Cape' and introduced in 2001 by Monrovia. These plumbagos are often confused with the European species formerly known as plumbago. Leadworts would later be reclassified into their own genus Ceratostigma leaving these tropical plants as the genus Plumbago. P. auriculata originates at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. They were originally named and described by Carl Thunberg in his work on that region and its diverse botany, Flora Capensis. |
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| Lore | It is believed the acridity in the root of the plants is a remedy for toothache. It has long been used in France where it was named dentalaire. Also, a decoction of the root and olive oil is a remedy for itching. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.