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<i>Ceratostigma willmottianum</i> <b class=small-caps>Forest Blue</b> ('Lice') (PBR)
<i>Ceratostigma willmottianum</i> <b class=small-caps>Forest Blue</b> ('Lice') (PBR)
<i>Ceratostigma willmottianum</i> <b class=small-caps>Forest Blue</b> ('Lice') (PBR)
<i>Ceratostigma willmottianum</i> <b class=small-caps>Forest Blue</b> ('Lice') (PBR)
<i>Ceratostigma willmottianum</i> <b class=small-caps>Forest Blue</b> ('Lice') (PBR)
<i>Ceratostigma willmottianum</i> <b class=small-caps>Forest Blue</b> ('Lice') (PBR)

Ceratostigma willmottianum Forest Blue ('Lice') (PBR)

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This spreading, deciduous shrub brings welcome colour to the garden in late summer and early autumn when many other flowers have...

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Wiry stems are topped with three of four potent-blue flowers from June onwards and these persist into early winter framed by small flaming orange-red pointed leaves Val Bourne - Garden Writer

Plant description

This spreading, deciduous shrub brings welcome colour to the garden in late summer and early autumn when many other flowers have gone over. Masses of disc-shaped, vivid cobalt-blue flowers appear from August to October, and in autumn, the leaves turn a rich russet-red. It's best towards the front of a sheltered, sunny border in soil that does not get too dry.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Ceratostigma willmottianum Forest Blue ('Lice') (PBR):

When planting, mix some well-rotted garden compost into the excavated soil of the planting hole and dust the plant’s rootball with mycorrhizal fungi. Water in well and keep well watered during warm, dry periods. In early or mid-spring cut back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

Please note:

This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

GOES WELL WITH

Honey fungus

There are different symptoms which point to honey fungus, some or all of them may be present at one time. Also, death can take years or be virtually instantaneous with plants being suddenly stopped in their tracks, half-opened leaves just frozen in time.

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April pruning of trees, shrubs and
climbers

Many shrubs, trees and climbers are showing signs of growth, so it is an ideal time to check them over for winter damage. If you feel they need a little care and attention, here are a few notes to use as a pruning guide. during April.

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