Ceratostigma willm. Forest Blue - P10.5

Description
The Chinese Plumbago 'Forest Blue'® (Ceratostigma willmottianum) is a bushy, runner-forming perennial that produces blue, wheel-shaped flowers from August to October. Its egg-shaped leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Chinese Plumbago 'Forest Blue'® is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* attractive red autumn colouring * very attractive in containers * deer resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinese Plumbago 'Forest Blue'® are medium green, ovate. Chinese Plumbago 'Forest Blue'® turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese Plumbago 'Forest Blue'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, runner-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - In harsh locations, protection from the sun is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Forest Blue'® forms wheel-shaped, blue flowers from August.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting, rock garden, roof garden, ground cover

Root
Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Forest Blue'® is a heartroot.