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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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DeciduousAnd 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
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insects.Pests & DiseasesPowdery mildew.Place of originNortheastern tropical Africa, Himalayas, China and southeastern Asia.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
Ceratostigma - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CERATOSTIGMA

CERATOSTIGMA griffithii
Shrubby plumbago
deep blue flowers and good red autumn colour


CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides
Shrubby plumbago
a perennial plant which provides good ground cover and deep blue flowers

CERATOSTIGMA 'Summer Skies'
Shrubby plumbago
pale blue flowers on red stems from late summer to autumn. Excellent autumn colour as leaves turn red


CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum
Shrubby plumbago
clear blue


CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum 'Forest Blue'
Shrubby plumbagto
bright blue flowers in late summer and good autumn colour

CERATOSTIGMA willmottianum 'Sapphire Ring'
Shrubby plumbago
yellow-gold foliage and blue flowers. Compact tidy habit
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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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)
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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™.
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