No - it's not hardy enough, I'm afraid, unless you have a very warm wall and a very sheltered position - It needs to be indoors in a heated conservatory. You could put it outside in its pot in the 'summer', Guest....if we have one next year!

Naturally, it grows in hot, arid locations where it does not get much water.

Here in the desert, we have to water it twice a day in containers--the drought tolerance only applies where it can grow deep roots. Also, high phosphate fertilizer tends to give it chlorosis. Add potash--within reason--to increase bloom.

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My answere was intended for the question above, 'does it need a lot of water'. Don't know what happened!

Well, I was talking about Plumbago, Mr MB.

And I was talking about Agave americano!!!!!!
Senile demetia already?

Join the club!

What do you think Tug was talking about?? ;-)

Don't know, but if I can find a big sand pit I will go and bury my head in it.

Oh, please don't! We'd miss you! :-(((

Well, I was talking about Cape Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata). I was curious about Bulbaholic's response, but now all is explained. Don't worry, Mr. B, we all have days like that!