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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.
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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
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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