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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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Deciduousbright-green leaves to 9cm (3in) long with bristly margins. Red tints in autumn.
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BlueDeep blue -
Height45cm (18in) -
Spread30cm (12in)
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Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous, spreading perennial with erect, red stems.
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun
CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides
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Additional Features
Good to knowIntroduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1845.
Pests & DiseasesPowdery mildew.
Place of originWestern China.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSpikesFlowers to 2cm (¾in) across in terminal spikes
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7Suitable 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.
RHS group 10 -
Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Skin irritant(People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Ceratostigma - Growing Guide
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45cm (18in)
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Useful extras...
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