Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

Botanical Name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Common Names: Plumbago, Leadwort, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Groundcovers Plant Habit: Dense, Mat Forming, Spreading

Description: Related to the Plumbago, this showy plant has bright green foliage and masses of deep-blue flowers from Summer through to Autumn. Great to use for a groundcover. Grows approx. 30m tall x 45cm wide. Hardy plant.

Mature Height: 15-30cm Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 30-60cm Soil Type: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Family Name: Plumbaginaceae Landscape Use(s): Courtyard, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees Origin: Asia

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Flower Colours: Blue Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Feed in Spring with a general purpose annual slow release fertiliser. Prune when Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer required to keep plant looking tidy. Plant in a well drained soil in a sunny to part Fruit: Insignificant shade position. Water often but do not over water. Frost hardy plant.

Requirements: Growth Rate: Fast Plant Care: Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch Maintenance Level: Low well Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: High Wind: High

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