Chinese plumbago (Ceratostigma willmottianum)
Botanical Name:
Ceratostigma willmottianum
Genus:
Ceratostigma
Species:
C. willmottianum ~ C. willmottianum is a small deciduous shrub with blue flowers in dense clusters and red leaves in autumn.
Cultivation:
Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers
Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect:
South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
Specific diseases(s):
Propagation method(s):
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
Ceratostigma willmottianum is:
Deciduous
Flower:
Blue in Summer; Blue in Autumn
Foliage:
Green in Summer; Red in Autumn
Habit:
Bushy, Rounded
Ultimate height (m):
1
Ultimate spread (m):
1.5
Time to maturity:
5-10 years
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