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CERATOSTIGMA
Commonly known as Shrubby plumbago
Ground cover and red/bronze colours in autumn from a sunny site.
Genus of about 8 species of deciduous and evergreen subshrubs and herbaceous perennials found in dry, open situations in northeastern tropical Africa, the Himalayas, China and southeastern Asia.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - and evergreen subshrubs and herbaceous perennials. Grown for their 5-lobed flowers in shades of blue, and foliage which colours well in autumn.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - northeastern tropical Africa, Himalayas, China and southeastern Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
Ceratostigma - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CERATOSTIGMA
CERATOSTIGMA abyssinicum >
Commonly known as: Shrubby plumbago.
Sturdy half-hardy shrub with sky-blue flowers
CERATOSTIGMA griffithii >
Commonly known as: Shrubby plumbago.
Deep blue flowers and good red autumn colour
CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides >
Commonly known as: Shrubby plumbago.
A perennial plant which provides good ground cover and deep blue flowers
CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum 'Sapphire Ring' >
Commonly known as: Shrubby plumbago.
Yellow-gold foliage and blue flowers. Compact tidy habit
