Comments on: Growing Plumbago

By: Tracy Brooks

Tracy Brooks — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:29:29 +0000

In reply to Peggy Sharp. I have been growing plumbago for 3 years it comes up and flowers and then I collect pods it does seem to reseed itself I love the color it's a show stopper just wanted to share.

By: Peggy Sharp

Peggy Sharp — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 01:46:11 +0000

I'm caring for a plumbago that my mom had for years and we live in southern Ohio. Not the climate for it to come back every year. Her solution was to dig it up every year and put it in a pot for the winter then replant in the spring. Maybe that seems silly but I'm now caring for her things and it gives me a good feeling to bring the beauty back each year rather than let it die. I'm sure that's close to how she felt about it too. It is a beautiful flower. I read in the original post how the author hates throwing theirs in the trash and just wanted to share this solution.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 24 May 2016 12:41:50 +0000

In reply to Tamera Satterlee. That sounds beautiful! Well, except for the popping up everywhere thing :)

By: Tamera Satterlee

Tamera Satterlee — Mon, 23 May 2016 21:04:10 +0000

I have a plumbago and it's over 6 foot tall. I have it growing on a trellis. We get some frost yearly, but it always comes right back. Mine have overtaken the flowerbed. It's about 5 feet wide and popping up everywhere. I pull up starts that come up out of the flowerbed though.

By: debs

debs — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 05:28:23 +0000

In reply to Stacey. I love it too,but it is very invasive when plkanted in the ground you might want to keep it confined to a large planter. It puts out runners under ground.

By: Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 23:12:36 +0000

Hi Pam, years ago I grew plumbago in a large container and only brought it inside on nights when it was freezing. I bet you could overwinter it as a previous commenter suggested. It really is lovely. I always have trouble remembering the word snapdragon! Don't know why!

By: Vickie @ Ranger 911

Vickie @ Ranger 911 — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:33:26 +0000

Lumbago, plumbago, prostate, prostrate.......hehe. I've never planted plumbago, but I love the soft blue color of the plant. And you got a great deal on your hay rake, too! Just in time for fall decorating. 🙂

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 22:14:14 +0000

In PA. ,my plumbago is 3 years old. I keep it in the breezeway, with no heat thru the winter. It don't look too good in spring, but prune it, feed it and it should be ok. Don't throw it away, they're so beautiful in full bloom.

By: Marissa

Marissa — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 02:11:02 +0000

Down here that plant grows like crazy. It really grows fast and out of hand if you are not watching, I love it though when it is nicely manicured!

By: awal.ny

awal.ny — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:50:26 +0000

What a pretty flower. I had to throw out most of my potted annuals, I did not water enough too much over time at work and not enough energy, throw in baseball three days a week and you have terrible garden season. I am working on getting the energy to start trimming all the plants and starting the weeding again. I told my sister to sit on me if I say I want to go plant shopping. Oh well they are so pretty. As for the extras in the camper, yes I do know most would have to be screwed to the wall and nailed down. I'm still dreaming. Have a wonderful weekend. Alaina