Plumbaginaceae
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Chinese Plumbago
A dwarf ground covering, frost hardy deciduous perennial with large (for the genus) gentian blue flowers from spring until autumn. The oval green leaves turn flaming scarlet and crimson in late autumn and winter. Sun or light shade. Very, very tough and does exceptionally well in our dry garden as well as lining a path in the cottage garden. 30cm x 40cm.
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