White Cape Plumbago

White Cape Plumbago

1 Gallon
$16.90
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White Cape Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata var. alba

A luminous, white-flowering shrub that brightens sun or partial shade.

$16.90
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

White Cape Plumbago brings a luminous, clean, and cooling elegance to the garden. It covers itself in endless clusters of pure white, starry flowers from spring to fall, creating a soft, cloud-like effect. The white blooms glow in the evening and provide a beautiful neutral backdrop for other colorful plants. With the same easy-going, drought-tolerant nature as the blue varieties, it is perfect for brightening shaded corners, creating a moonlight garden, or adding a touch of sophistication to containers and mixed borders.

  • Prolific Pure White Blooms: Produces masses of crisp, clean white flower clusters over an exceptionally long period, offering a bright and refreshing look.

  • Illuminates Shady Areas: Particularly valuable for lighting up partial shade gardens, where its white flowers stand out brilliantly against dark green foliage.

  • Semi-Evergreen & Versatile: In mild climates, it remains evergreen; in cooler areas, it may die back but returns in spring. Its flexible stems are perfect for trailing or training.

  • Heat Tolerant & Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care in sun or part shade, is drought-tolerant, and generally pest-free.

  • Perfect for Contrast & Evening Gardens: An excellent companion for dark-foliaged plants and a star in moon gardens where its white flowers seem to glow at dusk.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Obovate leaves with a rounded tip, thin-textured and green.Flowers: Five-petaled, papery white flowers in dense, rounded clusters; long blooming period with prolific flowering.Habit: Semi-evergreen shrub with soft, pliable, vine-like branches that can be somewhat brittle. Sun and heat tolerant, pest-free, and responds well to pruning.
  • Mature Height: 4–6 ft
    Mature Width: 6–8 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Prolific and long-lasting display of pure white flowers.Heat tolerant and thrives in full sun.Generally pest and disease free.Flexible branches are excellent for training on structures
  • Landscape Uses:Flowering walls and trellises.Cascading over walls or containers (as a "flower waterfall").Pillars, arches, and topiary forms.Mass planting as ground cover or in borders
FAQs

Q: Can it grow in full shade?A: It prefers at least half a day of sun for best flowering. It will grow in fuller shade but will produce significantly fewer flowers and may become leggy. Dappled sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal for balancing growth and bloom.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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