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PLUMBAGO auriculata 'Alba'
Commonly known as Cape leadwort
Pure white form
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, mealy bugs and whiteflies if growing in greenhouse -
Place of origin
South Africa -
Evergreen
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White
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RacemesDense, terminal, corymb-like racemes 15cm (6in) across
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TubularLong-tubed 4cm (1½in) long
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterLoam based potting compost (JI No. 3) and with plenty of light
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread
1-3m (3-10ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingshrub grown as a climber with slender, whippy, moderately branching stems
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilIf growing outside.
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Full sun
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skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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