Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
hardy blue-flowered leadwort - blue ceratostigma
- Perennial
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 20-30 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
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Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | September - October |
| Flower colour | Violetblue |
| Leaf colour | Dark green |
| Growth habit | Creeping, Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moist |
| Soil | Normal |
| Soil fertility | High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Ceratostigma plumbaginoides |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ceratostigma |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Common names |
NL: loodkruid EN: hardy blue-flowered leadwort, blue ceratostigma |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
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