Ceratostigma willmottianum - 30-40 CM C3.5

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 beautiful in containers * deer resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinese Plumbago are medium green, egg-shaped. 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
Cut back: 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
Tub, solitary, group planting, rock garden, roof garden, ground cover

Root
Ceratostigma willmottianum is a heartroot.