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Ceratostigma willmottianum

'Lissbrill'


Sapphire Ring Plumbago




Origin:  Bred by Peter Catt, Liss Forest Nursery.
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Genus
Ceratostigma
Species
willmottianum
Cultivar
'Lissbrill'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Tradmarked Name
Sapphire Ring™
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-10 - (-5)
Temperature (°F)
14 - 23
Height
1 m
Spread
1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
General Description
A small shrub with yellow leaves that turn a vibrant red in autumn and rich blue flowers that appear in terminal clusters.
Landscape
Excellent in cut flower gardens or as a container plant.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun (preferred) or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are a bright yellow, growing up to 5 cm in length and turning red in autumn.
Flower Description
Flowers are a rich blue, up to 2.5 cm in diameter, appearing in terminal clusters.
Propagation
Propagate through semi-hardwood cuttings.
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