Plumbago — Climbers
Plumbago
Full sun, light watering — frost tender — shelter over winter.
- Plant out
- May
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H2
- Season
- summer
- Height
- 250–400 cm
- Spacing
- 150 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 2.5-4 metres. Space about 100-150cm apart. At its best in summer.
Toxic to pets
Plumbago can irritate skin, in people and in pets, so wear gloves when tying in or pruning it and wash your hands afterwards. If a rash develops and does not settle, get medical advice; ring your vet if an animal's skin is affected.
→ NHS 111 or your GP for a person; your vet for an animal