Ceratostigma griffithii | Griffith's plumbago - 20cm, 3lt

broadly ovate, dark green leaves with purple red margins and short hairs, burgundy red in autumn. An abundance of small, 5-pettal, sky blue flowers bloom in late summer and autumn. Ceratostigma griffithii is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers light, semi-fertile, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. A Mediterranean climate plant that grows well in coastal areas. Tolerant of urban conditions. Generally, pest-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Griffith's plumbago is a lovely, adaptable shrub perfect for informal, cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. Excellent as a ground cover, for beds and borders, shrub and wall-side borders. Great for banks and slopes for erosion control. Very good-looking in rock and gravel and Mediterranean-style gardens. Suitable for growing in pots and containers.