Plumbago scandens is an evergreen shrub with sprawling/spreading tendencies. This plant is decorated with white (sometimes pink) flowers that bloom nearly year-round. The delicate white flowers contrast beautifully against the leaves that appear deep red, but with maturity they fade to green, and in the cooler months they regain their deep red color again.
Plumbago scandens (Doctorbush)
Plumbago scendens
Doctorbush
Plumbago scandens is an evergreen shrub with sprawling/spreading tendencies. This plant is decorated with white (sometimes pink) flowers that bloom nearly year-round. The delicate white flowers contrast beautifully against the leaves that appear deep red, but with maturity they fade to green, and in the cooler months they regain their deep red color again.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | White, Pink |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 3-4ft |
| Spread | 3-4ft |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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