Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

Plumbago, Leadwort

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Exceptional Groundcover
Low mound of foliage is a nice cover especially over bulbs as it awakens very late in spring. Deep green foliage turns to red hues in fall. Brilliant blue, starry flowers of Plumbago in the late summer are captivating.

Code CEPL

Patent

Plant Type Perennials, Groundcovers

Species

Height Short 10"

Spacing Plant 12" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Mid-Fall

Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Clay

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

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Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Long-Blooming

Planting Sites

  • Groundcovers

Ceratostigma General Information

Ceratostigma make a good tight groundcover - true blue flowers. Long blooming. Leaving old foliage uncut until spring helps the plant to winter over better. Will need protection in northern sites. Best in morning sun and afternoon shade. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Ceratostigma Plant Care

Follow a regular watering schedule to establish a deep, extensive root system in the first year. Plants are late to emerge in the spring so wait until leaves form to clean up dead stems. Can be divided in spring as needed to maintain boundaries. Weed control is important until plants are established.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

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Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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