Plumbago reposted

If baby blue is your colour, Plumbago auriculata has got to be your choice of plant. It's called Plumbago because many species in the genus have flowers that are lead coloured, and plumbum, in Latin, means lead. Auriculata comes from the little ears that are on either side of the leaves. It's one of 15 species in this genus, which are native to Central America, Southern Africa and Southern Asia. They grow as small shrubs, climbers and perennials. Plumbago auriculata is an extraordinarily adaptable plant. It can be grown as a hedge or as a loose shrub, or espaliered against a wall. It will even climb through other plants.
Plumbago grows in poor soil, or on an exposed sunny bank, it is drought tolerant, enjoys a sunny location, and is not particular about soils - it's a tough plant indeed. What's more, it needs little maintenance. It doesn't need clipping but can be pruned after flowering. Just remove old stems, and it will re-flower on the new season's growth. It flowers heavily, usually from the end of November, through summer, with peak flowering in February and March.
The flowers vary in colour, from baby blue, to white at one extreme and much darker blue at the other. Visit your nursery to find different cultivars with different flower colours.
Plumbago has the potential to become weedy. Gardening Australia suggests you check with your local authorities regarding the weed potential of any plants for your particular area.