{"product_id":"white-plumbago-plumbago-auriculata-white","title":"White Plumbago - Plumbago auriculata 'White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Plumbago (\u003cem\u003ePlumbago auriculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'White') is a tough, easy care evergreen shrub with a loose, sprawling habit and clusters of crisp white flowers through the warmer months. It grows 2 to 3m high and about 2m wide. It is useful for informal hedging, privacy screens and cottage-style planting, and it copes with difficult sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clusters appear through the warmer months and lighten a dark fence or boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is tough and easy care, and tolerates full sun, dry spells and poor sites once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA loose, relaxed habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sprawling growth suits informal hedges and fences, and it can be clipped lightly after flowering for a fresher display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany roles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a screen, a hedge, a climber on a trellis or a feature shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage keeps its colour all year and hides fences and walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy screens and informal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The loose stems interlock into a soft screen of 2 to 3m that stays full from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage charm on fences and trellises.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it ramble over an old fence, a trellis or an arch, where the white flowers will show against the dark leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant a single shrub as a white focal point at the corner of a bed, a gate or a patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Plumbago in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It does well in subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid districts, and once established it is drought tolerant. Frost is the risk, so protect it, and in cold districts try a sheltered position against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good drainage matters more than fertility. Dig in compost before planting and mulch afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water thoroughly until it is growing strongly. Apply a controlled release fertiliser in spring and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip lightly after flowering for a tidy, fresh display, or cut back harder to renew a tired plant. Wear gloves when pruning, because plumbago can irritate sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Plumbago as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, leafy plant, so a long hedge or screen takes a few seasons to fill. Plant it out soon after delivery, water it in well and mulch around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs-for-privacy\"\u003eShrubs for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/alternative-hedging-plants\"\u003eAlternative hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically 2 to 3m high and about 2m wide. Clipping holds it lower, and a trellis lets it climb higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it make a good privacy screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Plant 1m apart and let it grow, and the evergreen, sprawling stems fill in to a soft screen. Clip lightly after flowering to keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable near pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care. Plumbago sap can irritate skin and the leaves are mildly toxic if chewed, so keep it where pets and small children will not nibble the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789623623999,"sku":"PLU-AUR-WHITE-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-plumbago-plumbago-auriculata-white.jpg?v=1792191404","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-plumbago-plumbago-auriculata-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}