843. 839. 5584

Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Blue Cape Leadwort

  • Blue cape leadwort 

Botanical name:Plumbago auriculata

Average Size at Maturity: 6 – 8 ft in height and a 8 – 12 ft game 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11

Bloom Time: spring – fall

Flower Color: blue

Foliage Color: green 

Growth Rate: maturity in 6 – 12 months 

Pruning needs: deadhead withered flowers after flowering

Landscape Use: Border, Container, Groundcover, Mass Planting

Light Needs: 5 – 6 hours of sun a day

Special Feature: medical benefits 
Water Needs: weekly watering during the first growing season, reduce watering during the fall and winter months to only when the top 2 inches of soil have dried

Fertilizing needs: use 10-10-10 twice a year, once in the early spring and once in the early fall

Myrtle Beach Landscaping Company

Beach Landscaping is a full service Myrtle Beach landscaping and hardscaping company with both commercial and residential clients. From lawn care and maintenance to landscape design, Beach Landscaping can service any outdoor yard or building. Voted several times as Best of the Beach by the Sun News in Myrtle Beach, Beach Landscaping has won many awards. We also handle weed and insect control. Our hardscaping division constructs outdoor patios, outdoor kitchens, sidewalks and much more.

Copyright © 2015 - 2023 Beach Landscaping, LLC

Three Ring Focus