08/07/2026
Meet Plumbago auriculata, better known as Cape Plumbago.
Cape Plumbago is loved for its long flowering season, exceptional heat tolerance, and low-maintenance nature. Once established, it thrives with minimal care and can be trained into attractive hedges or left to cascade gracefully over walls, embankments, and slopes.
Cape Plumbago is available in elegant white and soft pink varieties, giving gardeners even more creative options for stunning landscape designs.
How to Grow a Healthy Cape Plumbago:
π± Start with healthy soil. Incorporate Gro-Plenty Compost into the planting area to improve soil structure, boost fertility, and encourage strong root development.
βοΈ Choose the right location. Plant in a sunny spot where it can receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for abundant flowering.
πΏ Feed the soil naturally. Apply Neem Cake around the base of the plant to enrich the soil, encourage beneficial microorganisms, and support vigorous growth.
π§ Water wisely. Keep the soil consistently moist while the plant is establishing. Once mature, Cape Plumbago is relatively drought tolerant and only needs occasional watering during prolonged dry periods.
π Protect new growth. Use GroSafe Oil to naturally manage common garden pests and keep foliage healthy, vibrant, and pest-free.
With the right care, Cape Plumbago will reward you with months of spectacular blooms, adding colour, texture, and elegance to your garden throughout the year.
π± Healthy soil. Thriving plants. Beautiful landscapes. That's the Green-Gro way.