Ceratostigma willmottianum growing subshrub to shrub of the genus Ceratostigma also known as Chinese plumbago, Ceratostigma willmottianum perennial evergreen or cold deciduous can grow as annual in colder climates, used as ornamental ground cover drought tolerant plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, desert, temperate, tropics climate or as house plant and growing in hardiness zone 6+.
Leaves color green and next to the flowers the leaves become red
Ceratostigma willmottianum flower
Flower color blue or purple with five petals, the flowers grows in clusters.
Ceratostigma willmottianum for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Ceratostigma willmottianum growing and care:
Rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, aggressive, poisonous
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flowers
Size of the plant:
20-50 cm, 8-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Blue or purple flowers with five petals, the flowers grows in clusters
Scientific name:
Ceratostigma willmottianum
