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CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides
Commonly known as Shrubby plumbago
A perennial plant which provides good ground cover and deep blue flowers
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Deciduous - oval, bright-green leaves to 9cm (3in) long with bristly margins. Red tints in autumn.
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Blue - deep blue -
Height - 45cm (18in) -
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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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.
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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) -
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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.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
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