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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
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Hardy plumbagoPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Plumbaginaceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 1.5m
- Hardy
- Autumn colour
Flower colour:
Blue
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The hardy plumbago, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, is a low-growing, spreading, woody perennial with slender red stems clothed in bright green leaves, which turn bright red before falling in autumn. However, it's grown mainly for its vivid blue flowers, which appear in small clusters from late summer to mid-autumn. It makes a great ground cover plant and is perfect for adding late colour to the front of the border. It develops tolerance to drought when established.
Grow Ceratostigma plumbaginoides towards the front of a sheltered, sunny border in well-drained soil. Cut back dead flowers in spring.
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Ceratostigma ‘Plumbaginoides’ and wildlife
Ceratostigma ‘Plumbaginoides’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Ceratostigma ‘Plumbaginoides’ poisonous?
Ceratostigma ‘Plumbaginoides’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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