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Cape Leadwort (Plumbago)
البلومباجو · Plumbago auriculata
A shrub with lovely sky-blue flowers that handles heat. Used as a flowering hedge.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | البلومباجو |
|---|---|
| English name | Cape Leadwort (Plumbago) |
| Scientific name | Plumbago auriculata |
| Family | Leadwort family (Plumbaginaceae) |
| Plant type | Flowering shrub |
| Height | 1 to 2 m |
| Water use | Low |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to May
Flowering time
March to November
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A slightly climbing shrub with light green leaves and clusters of pale blue five-petal flowers.
Where it grows
Planted in gardens in Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, the Eastern Province, Al-Qassim, Jazan and Najran.
Soil
Grows in most soils.
Water and irrigation
Needs little to medium water.
Climate and light
Loves sun.
Propagation
From cuttings.
Benefits and uses
- Rare blue flowers
- Handles heat
Drawbacks
- Flower parts are sticky and cling to clothes
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources: