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General Information

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.40 metres tall.
It has uses.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - W. China.

Habitat

Rocky places, often in foot-hills. Beijing Shi, Henan, Jiangsu, Shanxi, Zhejiang[].

Properties

Habit	Perennial
Height	0.40 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a light moderately fertile and retentive soil with good drainage, though it tolerates poor dry soils[]. Requires a sunny position[].
The plant has an invasive root system and can spread freely when well suited[].
Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in the spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Division in the spring[].