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Hardy Blue Plumbago–Ceratostigma plumbaginoides–Attracts pollinators 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

Hardy Blue Plumbago–Ceratostigma plumbaginoides–Attracts pollinators 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides - Hardy Blue Plumbago

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, Hardy Blue Plumbago

Description

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, commonly known as Hardy Blue Plumbago or Leadwort, is a low-growing perennial known for its vibrant blue flowers and attractive red-tinged foliage in the fall. This plant is a favorite for adding color and texture to gardens, especially in late summer and early autumn.

Suggested Uses

Hardy Blue Plumbago is ideal for ground cover, borders, and rock gardens. It is also suitable for container gardening and can be used to add a splash of color under trees or in shaded areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
  • Common Name Common Name: Hardy Blue Plumbago, Leadwort
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall, spreads 12-18 inches
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good sunlight exposure
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil moderately moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to encourage new growth
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Provide good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases
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