Plumbago indica L.
Frost tender evergreen shrub, becoming spreading or semi-scandent, with elliptic leaves, to 11cm long, and terminal racemes of long-tubed, deep pink or red flowers, to 2.5cm long, in autumn or winter. To 2m. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘The Plumbago rosea, one of the most ornamental plants which we keep in our stoves, is a native of India, from whence it was introduced to this country by the late Dr. Fothergill, in the year 1777. […] It is a shrubby plant, which frequently grows to the height of four or five feet, and is perpetually putting forth flowering spikes; these continue a long time in blossom, and hence, with proper mangement, it may be had to flower during most of the year, a very desirable circumstance in a plant of such singular beauty.’ [BM t.230/1793].
History at Camden Park
Listed only in the 1857 catalogue [T.767/1857].
Notes
Published Mar 24, 2009 - 05:21 PM | Last updated Mar 25, 2010 - 02:11 PM
Plumbago indica L. | BM t.230/1793 | BHL
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | South East Asia |
| Synonyms | Plumbago rosea L. |
| Common Name | Scarlet leadwort |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Plumbago rosea |
| Confidence level | high |