Plumbagos are scrambling plants which, in the wild grow up through other plants for support. So either grow against a trellis or an obelisk in a pot where you can tie the long stems in securely.
They originate from South Africa and are not totally hardy although if you live in a very mild part of the UK where frost is rare you may be able to grow them outside with a bit of protection. Generally they are grown as conservatory plants but are quite happy on the summer patio. Although evergreen in their native habitat we find they are deciduous at low temperatures in the UK. If you have a warm Conservatory which is kept above 10C in winter you may find them to be more evergreen.
They are hungry plants so feed monthly between May and September. A liquid feed Tomato feed with added seaweed is ideal.
Prune lightly after flowering and remove any dead wood in spring, trimming back side shoots to 3 or 4 buds.
Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);
- Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 7 to 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre) or 1 litre pots
- Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
- Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre
The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.
Find out more about our mail order process
Minimum order value £10
| Region | Order Value | Carriage Charge | Carrier Service | Estimated Delivery from placing your order |
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| UK (excluding N. Ireland) | Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots) | £6 | Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) | Up to 17 days |
| UK Mainland | Orders over 2 kg | £7.50 | Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) | Up to 17 days |
| Seeds & Cuttings only | All orders | £2 | Royal Mail 1st Class | Within 1 week |
| Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10 | Orders over £35 | FREE | Our vehicles | Within 1 week |
| Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ) | All orders | FREE | | 1-3 days (we will contact you) |
| Scottish Highlands
& Isle of Wight | Orders over 2 kg | £6 | Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) | Up to 18 days |
| Scottish Offshore Islands | Orders over 2 kg | £7.5 | Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) | Up to 18 days |
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| Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) |
