Plant Profile: Plumbago auriculata

This plant can be cultivated as an annual or kept in a container as a perennial, which should be moved indoors to a bright, sunny location during the colder months. During winter, it's important to water container plants sparingly. If you choose to treat it as a perennial, prune it back in late winter to promote fresh growth for the upcoming season. Alternatively, it can be trimmed in winter and stored in a cool, dark place.

The flowers, which can be white, blue, or pink, appear in terminal clusters and are tubular with five lobes that spread out. In optimal conditions, this plant can bloom throughout the year.

While it is technically classified as a shrub, it can be trained to grow like a vine with some support. Its arching branches will require tying for stability. If the plant starts to look leggy, it can be pruned back to maintain its shape. Additionally, it has a tendency to produce suckers.

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