Plumbago auriculata

Cape plumbago can be grown as an annual, or in a container as a perennial, that is brought indoors and placed in a bright sunny room for the colder months.  Water container plants sparingly in the winter.  If treating as a perennial, cut back in late winter to encourage new growth for the upcoming season.  It can also be cut back in the winter and stored in a cool, dark environment.  

The white, blue or pink flowers are in a terminal cluster, tubular, 5-parted with spreading lobes. In the right environment, it will flower year-round. 

Although technically a shrub, with a little assistance it can be trained to perform like a vine.  Its arching branches will need tying.  If the plant becomes leggy, it can be cut back to control.   It has a suckering habit. 

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  It can cause contact dermatitis so wear gloves when handling the plant.