CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides

Commonly known as Shrubby plumbago

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

Further Reading....

Ceratostigma - Growing Guide

individually £13.50 each, 3+ £11.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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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.
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - rhizomatous, spreading perennial with erect, red stems.
Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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.
Flower Shape - Spikes - - flowers to 2cm (¾in) across in terminal spikes
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 10
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -