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CERATOSTIGMA
Commonly known as Shrubby plumbago
Ground cover and red/bronze colours in autumn from a sunny site.
Genus of about 8 species of deciduous and evergreen subshrubs and herbaceous perennials found in dry, open situations in northeastern tropical Africa, the Himalayas, China and southeastern Asia.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their 5-lobed flowers in shades of blue and colours well in autumn. Wildlife plant - insects.
Place of originNortheastern tropical Africa, Himalayas, China and southeastern Asia.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Ceratostigma - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CERATOSTIGMA
CERATOSTIGMA griffithii
Shrubby plumbago
deep blue flowers and good red autumn colour
CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides
Shrubby plumbago
a perennial plant which provides good ground cover and deep blue flowers
CERATOSTIGMA 'Summer Skies'
Shrubby plumbago
pale blue flowers on red stems from late summer to autumn. Excellent autumn colour as leaves turn red
CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum
Shrubby plumbago
clear blue
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum 'Forest Blue'
Shrubby plumbagto
bright blue flowers in late summer and good autumn colour
CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum 'Sapphire Ring'
Shrubby plumbago
yellow-gold foliage and blue flowers. Compact tidy habit
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
