Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Brilliant blue flowers in later summer over foliage which turns redder as winter approaches. Stunning ground cover plant for sheltered spots. Not fully hardy in colder parts of UK. To 20cm. Frost-hardy
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Description
Brilliant blue flowers in later summer over foliage which turns redder as winter approaches. Stunning ground cover plant for sheltered spots. Not fully hardy in colder parts of UK. To 20cm. Frost-hardy
At A Glance
| Common Name | Plumbago, Hardy plumbago, dwarf plumbago |
| Type | |
| Height | 0 to 30cm |
| Colour | blue |
| Spread Rate | moderate |
| Flowering | late summer |
| Soil Type | moist,normal,drained |
| Aspect | sun |
| Pollination | Attractive to pollinators |
Sue's Notes
Although known as a hardy plumbago, I've lost this plant in cold winters outside in the garden, although it has come through fine in the unheated polytunnel, coping with temperatures down to about -7C. Not to be confused with the shrubby form, Ceratostigma willmottianum