Bloemen-flowers Plumbago auriculata Alba - White cape leadwort

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Plumbago auriculata Alba is also called mannendrouw. This plant is suitable for in a tub, but also the ground is fine provided protection from moderate frost.
It is a climbing plant that blooms for a very long time, from late May to September.
The white flowers have something like the Phlox.
The leaves are light green in color.
We also supply the Plumbago auriculata, which has blue flowers.

This deciduous climbing plant needs a bit of help with climbing. In a tub it will be up to 150 cm high.
In the open ground it can be more than 3 meters.
Breathe regularly during flowering with, for example, liquid plant fertilizer and keep the soil reasonably moist.
Do not let the tub dry out in the winter and leave it in a cool place during the winter.
Plant can be pruned back from October onwards if desired.
And from mid-April slowly increase the fertilization.
Winter hardiness zone 8b (-10ºC).