Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is an excellent groundcover with late summer and fall interest. The green foliage of summer takes on beautiful bronzy red tones in fall. Brilliant gentian blue flowers are produced from late summer until the first hard frost. Although it is listed as a zone 5 plant it is hardy for us in most winters.
- Height: 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
- Spread: 46 - 61 cm (18 - 24 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 5
- Sun or Shade: sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: late summer to early Fall
- Leaf Colour: green turning bronze
- Bloom Colour: blue
- Critter Resistance: deer
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is a versatile groundcover that will grow in sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions but appreciates regular watering in periods of drought. It is generally considered hardy only to Zone 5 so locate it in a sheltered site and provide a winter mulch for protection. It goes completely dormant in the winter and leafs out only after the ground warms up so mark its location to avoid disturbing it during spring clean up.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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