Outdoor · Full sun
Plumbago
AED 47each, 50-60 cm
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- Plumbago, 50-60 cm × 1
- AED 47
- Total
- AED 47
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About this plant
Plumbago suits outdoor spots with full sun to partial shade. Its pet safety is not confirmed, so check with your vet if you have pets.
Carries clusters of sky-blue flowers through much of the year in full sun to part shade.
Plumbago, also called Cape leadwort, is a fast-growing, scrambling evergreen shrub with small, light green leaves and clusters of phlox-like, pale sky-blue flowers. Plumbago auriculata is native to South Africa. It can be grown as a mounding shrub, a clipped hedge or trained against a wall or fence.
Plumbago is well suited to Dubai. It handles heat and full sun, flowers for much of the year and tolerates dry spells once established. In the hottest months a little afternoon shade and regular water keep it lush and flowering. It can become straggly without pruning, and saline water or wet, heavy soil causes yellow leaves. It is an outdoor plant.
Plumbago works as an informal hedge, in mixed borders, spilling over walls, along fences and in large pots. Its pale blue color pairs well with white flowers and silver foliage. We offer it at 50–60 cm, a good size for planting.
- Sizes
- 50 cm
- Watering
- Every 2–3 days in summer, every 5–7 days in winter
Why people love it
- Clusters of sky-blue flowers bloom on an easy shrub.
- Pale blue clusters keep opening on arching stems in the sun.
- It can climb or form a loose hedge.
- It blooms through much of the year.
Light
Full sun to partial shade
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Plumbago, Cape Leadwort and Plumbago auriculata). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA does not list it, so check with a vet if you have pets.
- Sticky flower calyxes cling to clothes and fur.
- Arching stems sprawl across paths unless cut back each spring.
- Flowers may pause in peak summer heat.
Why Green Beetle, not a nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Plumbago healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun to partial shade. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 2–3 days in summer, every 5–7 days in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: well-draining garden soil with some compost. Feeding: a balanced or bloom fertilizer every 6–8 weeks from spring to autumn. Common mistake: never pruning, which gives a straggly shrub; cut back after each main flush. Where it works: informal hedges, mixed borders, walls and fences, and large pots.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Plumbago, Cape Leadwort and Plumbago auriculata). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need help later on?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Plumbago FAQs
Does plumbago grow well in Dubai?
Yes. It handles heat and sun, flowers for much of the year and tolerates dry spells once established.
Can I use it as a hedge?
Yes. Plant about 60–80 cm apart and trim after each main flowering flush.
Why is my plumbago leggy?
It needs regular pruning to stay compact and bushy.
Is plumbago toxic to pets?
Plumbago auriculata is not listed in the ASPCA database. Check with your vet if you have pets.
Questions about Plumbago?
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