CERATOSTIGMA 'Summer Skies'
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CERATOSTIGMA 'Summer Skies'
Commonly known as Shrubby plumbago
Pale blue flowers on red stems from late summer to autumn. Excellent autumn colour as leaves turn red
individually £15.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLeathery, pointed, bristly, red-edged leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Blue
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Lanceolate
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Obovate
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Height
75cm (30in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Creeping, wiry stems
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size75cm (30in)
1m (39in)
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