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Hardy Plumbago (Ceratostigma)

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

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ZONES  5-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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• Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Hardy Plumbago) boasts a profuse display of beautiful true blue blooms followed by striking burgundy foliage in fall
• An outstanding groundcover, C. plumbaginoides tolerates foot traffic, and performs equally well in full sun or dry shade. Plant under shrubs and trees where grass is sparse
• Easy to grow and adaptable, this long-lived perennial thrives in a wide range of soil types (including clay). It is low-maintenance, drought tolerant, and virtually pest free
• Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit recipient

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Description

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Hardy Plumbago) is an exceptional groundcover that is especially useful in shady areas. It’s an excellent choice for planting under large shrubs and trees where grass is sparse, and it also grows in part sun and full sun, making it a popular choice to repeat throughout the garden. This groundcover is also very adaptable in its soil preference, growing well in a wide range of soils, including clay. Ceratostigma slowly expands to spread its reach. Large, colorful patches of showy, low-growing, foliage is topped by true-blue flowers in early fall, which are then followed by remarkable burgundy-red fall foliage. Hummingbirds quickly learn that the trumpet-shaped flowers hold lots of nectar and constantly sip on them. It can tolerate occasional foot traffic. A flat of 32 plants will cover 48 square feet when planted together. (Cutting propagated).

Planting & Care

Plumbago (also commonly known as Leadwort) is an easy to grow groundcover well suited for average, medium and well-drained soils. Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is suited for full sun or part shade, but will perform best with afternoon shade in hot climates.

Plumbago spreads by rhizomes and can be somewhat aggressive in optimal growing conditions. It can cause contact dermatitis if skin is exposed to vesicles. It is advisable to wear gloves when pruning the plant. The plant goes dormant in winter, leafing out in spring; in USDA zone 5 we recommend adding a winter mulch.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Groundcover
  • Mass Plantings
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Container Planting
  • Erosion Control
  • Deer Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Shade
  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Early to mid fall

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Mature Height

6-8" tall

Mature Spread

18" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Ideal Region

  • Anywhere In The US
  • Northeast
  • Midwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Non-GMO

No
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