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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
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides
Shrubby plumbago
a perennial plant which provides good ground cover and deep blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
CERATOSTIGMA 'Summer Skies'
Shrubby plumbago
pale blue flowers on red stems from late summer to autumn. Excellent autumn colour as leaves turn red
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
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
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
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
