Plumbago Imperial Blue – Pack of 2 Live Starter Plants 4-6 Inches Tall – Plumbago Auriculata, Cape Leadwort, Long-Blooming Sky-Blue Flowers

Add a touch of elegance and year-round charm to your garden with Plumbago ‘Imperial Blue’, also known as Cape Leadwort or Sky Flower. Famous for its soft yet striking clusters of sky-blue blooms, this versatile shrub brings a cool, refreshing feel to warm-weather landscapes and patios.

What You Will Receive – Two (2) live Plumbago ‘Imperial Blue’ plants (also known as Cape Leadwort or Sky Flower), each 4–6 inches tall, shipped bare root and ready to thrive in your garden or containers.

Brilliant Sky-Blue Blooms – Produces clusters of vivid blue flowers that bloom over a long season, adding elegance, softness, and continuous color to patios, trellises, and garden borders.

Grow Anywhere Versatility – Perfect as a container plant, trained on trellises, or used as a sprawling shrub in garden beds. Works beautifully in patios, sunrooms, and landscapes of all sizes.

Pollinator-Friendly Display – The colorful blooms naturally attract butterflies and other pollinators, bringing life and movement to your outdoor space.

Low Maintenance & Drought Tolerant – Hardy, fast-growing, and adaptable, requiring minimal care once established—ideal for both new and experienced gardeners.

Healthy Arrival Guarantee – Shipped in eco-friendly, recyclable packaging with careful inspection. Images show mature plants; your starter plants will quickly grow and bloom with proper care.

Care Instructions – Plant in full sun with well-draining soil, water regularly to establish, then reduce to moderate watering for prolific blooms.

‘Imperial Blue’ is a fast-growing, easy-to-care-for variety that thrives in sunny conditions. Its abundant blue flowers appear from spring through fall, often blooming nearly year-round in frost-free climates. Whether you want to create a stunning backdrop along fences, cover a trellis with cascading flowers, or brighten patio containers, this plumbago provides lasting beauty with minimal effort.

Mature plants can reach 4–6 feet in containers and 6–10 feet in the ground, depending on pruning and training. It can be shaped into a shrub, allowed to sprawl naturally, or guided to climb structures. Its flexibility makes it a favorite among landscape designers and home gardeners alike.

Plumbago grows best in USDA Zones 9–11 but can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in cooler climates. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, tolerates heat and drought, and rewards you with masses of continuous blooms when cared for properly. Occasional pruning keeps the plant neat and encourages even more flowers.

Your order includes three live starter plants (4–6 inches tall) shipped bare root in eco-friendly packaging. Each plant is carefully inspected to ensure it arrives healthy and ready for planting. Photos show mature plants to inspire you; your young plants will quickly grow into their full blooming beauty with proper care.

Special Features: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Extended Bloom Time, Low Maintenance, Pest Resistant
Main Color: Blue flowers
Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours), Partial sun (4–6 hours)
Blooming Period: Spring to Fall (year-round in frost-free zones)
Moisture Needs: Moderate watering (low once established)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9–11
Mature Height: In containers: 4–6 ft; In ground: 6–10 ft
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Silt soil

Care Instructions

Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly during the first few weeks to establish strong roots, then reduce to moderate watering once mature. Fertilize lightly during the growing season to encourage continuous blooms. Prune after flowering to control shape and size. In cooler zones, grow in containers and bring indoors before frost. With minimal care, Plumbago ‘Imperial Blue’ will reward you with long-lasting clusters of stunning sky-blue flowers.