Ceratostigma willmottianum - 10 Ltr pot

Description
The Chinese Plumbago (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. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 90 cm. The Chinese Plumbago is well tolerant of frost.

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

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

Frost hardiness
The Chinese Plumbago 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 forms wheel-shaped, blue flowers from August.

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

Root
Ceratostigma willmottianum is a heartroot.