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Ceratostigma willmottianum
Low growing bushy shrub with rigid twiggy branches and mid-green leaves with a twist. Leaves are strongly tinted red in autumn. Terminal heads of gentian blue flowers cover bush throughout summer. Very hardy, best in semi-shade, will tolerate dry conditions. Best to trim well in the winter to maintain its shape.
Genus
Ceratostigma
Species
willmottianum
Cultivar
Common name
Chinese Plumbago
Family name
Plumbaginaceae
Place of origin
West China
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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