Ceratostigma plumnaginoides (Hardy Plumbago, Ceratostigma) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering Form Spreading clump Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height) Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer late), Dark green Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant Growth Medium Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Ceratostigma plumnaginoides description: This low growing spreading deciduous shrub is much prized for its repeat display of violet blue summer blossom, especially at the end of the summer season. In autumn decidious foliage turns shades of red. Useful as a spreading shrubby ground cover, where it can be planted in drifts to cover problem areas. Ceratostigma plumnaginoides cultivation notes: This sub-shrub requires a sheltered spot in full sun flourishing in any well drained soil and being well suited to drier soils such as chalk. Spreading habit makes it great as ground cover amongst rock plants in a tough sunny dry spot. 30cm by 45cm spread Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Attractive autumn colour; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils. Design & Plant Use for Ceratostigma plumnaginoides: Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils Common Missspellings: Ceritostigma, Ceratostigmer, Cerasostigma If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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