<
>
CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides
Commonly known as Shrubby plumbago
A perennial plant which provides good ground cover and deep blue flowers
individually £15.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1845. -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Western China. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
-
Deciduousbright-green leaves to 9cm (3in) long with bristly margins. Red tints in autumn.
-
Blue
Deep blue -
SpikesFlowers to 2cm (¾in) across in terminal spikes
-
BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
-
Rockery (inc alpine)
-
Suitable for small gardens
-
Fully hardy
-
Serrulate
-
Obovate
-
Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
-
Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
-
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous, spreading perennial with erect, red stems.
-
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
-
Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
-
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
-
Full sun
-
skin irritant
(People & Pets) -
Bee friendly
-
Mature Size45cm (18in)
30cm (12in)
View Detailed Plant Description
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Ceratostigma - Growing Guide
View Customers Also Bought
View Planting Combinations