Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Bushy, runner-forming.

The deciduous leaves of Leadwort are medium green, ovate. Leadwort turns bright red in autumn.

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides forms wheel-shaped, blue flowers from August.

Preferred location in a sunny position.

The Leadwort has good frost hardiness.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Tub, solitary, group planting, rock garden, roof garden, ground cover, wooded border

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!
- If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

The Leadwort sets beautiful accents together with:
Common worm fern, Almond-leaved spurge, Nettle-leaved bellflower.

Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.