Chinese-Plumbago
Ceratostigma willmottianum
- Native to:
- China
Photo by David J. Stang,Wouter Hagens,Wouter Hagens,Daderot,Daderot,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Daderot,Daderot,Wouter Hagens,M.S. (en.wikipedia.org) del., J.N.Fitch (en.wikipedia.org) lith.,Martin Cooper (www.flickr.com) from Ipswich, UK,Krzysztof Golik (www.wikidata.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plumbaginaceae
- Genus:
- Ceratostigma
- Species:
- Ceratostigma willmottianum
- USDA Symbol:
- CEWI2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and open hillsides
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.