CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides

A perennial plant which provides good ground cover and deep blue flowers

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Deciduous - oval, bright-green leaves to 9cm (3in) long with bristly margins. Red tints in autumn.
Blue - deep blue
Height - 45cm (18in)
Spread - 30cm (12in)
Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - rhizomatous, spreading perennial. with erect, tred stems. Flowers to 2cm (¾in) acrossin terminal spikes.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - introduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1845.
Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew.
Place of origin - western China.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly