I Have A Royal Cape Plumbago And Would Like To Know If I Should Keep It In A Pot So I Can Protect It In Winter Or Plant It In The

ground.. I live at 2000 ft. and the snow doesn’t stay on the ground more than a couple days.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 08/13/2023 @ 7:17 pm

You probably need to overwinter it in a container. You are on the edge of its hardiness zones of 9-11. You can bring it indoors and place it near a sunny window for the winter. Don't water as much as you do outside. And don't fertilize during the winter. Here is more on its care:

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