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Plumbago auriculata
Cape Leadwort
Loose shrub with pale blue flower clusters. Allow width rather than squeezing against a wall.
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Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Cape Leadwort · Plumbago auriculata
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Woody shrub or small tree
- Character
- Loose shrub with pale blue flower clusters
- Root medium
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Display
- Foliage with seasonal flowers
- Supplied size
- 30–60 cm
Hong Kong growing tips
- Arching growth
- Allow width rather than squeezing against a wall
- After flowering
- Shorten overlong stems after a flower flush
- Canopy
- Leave room beside walls for air movement
- Roots
- Water the root ball, not just the soil edge
- Pruning
- Keep a balanced outline without constant clipping
- Storms
- Move small pots to a sheltered position
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use moist, well-drained soil. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Allow width rather than squeezing against a wall.
Care in Hong Kong
- After floweringShorten overlong stems after a flower flush
- CanopyLeave room beside walls for air movement
- RootsWater the root ball, not just the soil edge
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Pentas
Starry flower clusters add colour at the sunny front of the display; keep each root pot separate.
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Cuphea
Fine leaves and tiny flowers make a lower edge; allow daylight and air between pots.
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Lantana Camara
Changing flower tones add a sunny accent; keep its branches and inedible berries away from paths.
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Frequently asked questions
Cape Leadwort
Is it a self-clinging wall climber?
It is a scrambling shrub. Guide and tie stems if growing against a frame; do not expect it to cling like ivy.
Why is it leafy but flowering poorly?
Check whether the crown gets enough sun and avoid excessive nitrogen feed; repeated clipping also removes flowering tips.
Will it flower throughout the year?
Flowering varies with season, plant maturity and light; an evergreen habit does not mean continuous flowers.
Can I keep the crown tightly clipped?
Repeated clipping may remove flowering wood. Plan the shape and time pruning around the plant’s flowering habit.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.