Plumbago
auriculata 'Alba'
An all white form of
the Blue Plumbago, Plumbago auriculata 'Alba' usually grouped with
climbers, it in fact has no climbing method and grows either
through other plants for support or as self supporting thickets.
The lovely white flowers are produced from summer on, its a plant
that benefits from winter protection (min -1c) and a sunny spot.
Mine also responds well to hard pruning and re potting in the
spring. Beware of the sticky seeds behind the flowers - they get
everywhere!
Originally from Southern Africa the blue form has long been grown
in the UK where it was placed under thatch on roofs to ward off
lightening!
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