Hardy plumbago
Common Name: Hardy plumbago
Genus: Ceratostigma
Species: willmottianum
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 150cm
Spread: 100cm
Time to take cuttings: March to April
The hardy plumbago is an open branched, spreading, deciduous shrub with slender, bristly mid-green stems. The leaves have purple margins, turing a bright red in autumn. From late summer to autumn, this plant bears striking blue flowers. It can be grown in well-drained soil and prefers full sun.
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