Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Common Name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Genus: Ceratostigma
Species: plumbaginoides
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has colourful autumn foliage, Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.50 m (50 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.30 m (30 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Blue |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: August to October |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
This woody stemmed perennial sometimes referred to as a sub-shrub spreads using rhizomes. Ceratostigma plumbaginoides has oval, bright green leaves. The leaves take on a red tint in autumn.
At the end of summer and throughout autumn, clusters of bright blue flowers are produced. Very slightly tender, if possible give Ceratostigma plumbaginoides some protection by planting it near a sunny wall.
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