Rounded shrub with attractive red stems and bristly, purple-margined, green leaves turning a red in autumn. Bright blue flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceratostigma griffithii
Rounded shrub with attractive red stems and bristly, purple-margined, green leaves turning a red in autumn. Bright blue flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Ceratostigma |
|---|---|
| Species | griffithii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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