USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Spread
1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
The shrub Plumbago auriculata 'Monott' (Royal Cape) (leadwort) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright blue blossoms. The matte foliage is medium green and greyish aquamarine in colour, medium in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Plumbago auriculata 'Monott' (Royal Cape) (leadwort) has smooth bark that is fragrant. A specimen plant, Plumbago auriculata 'Monott' (Royal Cape) (leadwort) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, border, container, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Plumbago auriculata 'Monott' (Royal Cape) tolerates salt. This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Plumbago auriculata 'Monott' (Royal Cape) (leadwort) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
