Ceratostigma Willmottianum 'Forest Blue' - Plumbago, Ceratostigma |
| Type |
Shrub, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Deciduous |
| Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
| Form |
Spreading ground hugging |
| Colours |
Light green Foliage, Light blue Flowers (Summer late) |
| Care |
Some maintenance required |
| Hardiness |
Half hardy |
| Growth |
Fast growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfafffb0d00000000dd01000001000d00 Ceratostigma is classified as a sub-shrub - this being a compact low growing partially woody shrub that acts almost like a herbaceous plant. This variety produces mass of light blue repeat blossom that lasts well into the autumn, providing a rich source of nectar for feeding insects. Its low spreading habit makes it great as ground cover amongst rock plants in a tough sunny dry spot. 30cm by 45cm spread
Cultivation tips: Plumbago requires a sheltered sunny location in any well drained soil to really deliver. It will grow in cooler semi shade but flower production is much reduced. Plumbago is well suited to drier soils such as chalk.
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