Ceratostigma willmottianum (Chinese plumbago)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Ceratostigma willmottianum

Other names: Chinese plumbago


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Genus: Ceratostigma

Species: C. willmottianum - C. willmottianum is a small deciduous shrub with blue flowers in dense clusters and red leaves in autumn.

Ceratostigma willmottianum is: Deciduous

Flower: Blue in Summer; Blue in Autumn

Foliage: Green in Summer; Red in Autumn

Habit: Bushy, Rounded

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Ceratostigma willmottianum (Chinese plumbago) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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