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Gorgeous
cobalt blue blossoms of Ceratostigma willmottiana
'Palmgold'
Magnificent bright golden foliage of Chinese Golden Plumbago |
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Ceratostigma willmottiana 'Palmgold'
(Chinese
Golden Plumbago) |
Light:
Sun-part
shade
Height: 2'
Spacing: 2'
Blooms:
Showy, sky-cobalt blue flowers, long, thin tube flare out to a wide
trumpet, from late Summer-Fall
Foliage:
Bright gold leaves on red
stems
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Regular
Propagation:
Stem cuttings
Uses: Specimen, container
Comments: Ceratostigma
willmottiana 'Palmgold' or Chinese Golden Plumbago is an exotic
looking perennial subshrub with an erect growth habit. From late
Summer to Fall, lovely cobalt blue blossoms appear. Ceratostigma
willmottiana 'Palmgold' can be propagated from stem cuttings.
It thrives well in well-drained soil in a sunny to part shade location.
In the absence of its blossoms, Chinese Golden Plumbago makes a
delightful foliage plant. The
red stems make an interesting and nice combination with the golden
leaves. Ceratostigma willmottiana 'Palmgold' is carefree and
does not demand much attention. Chinese Golden Plumbago
makes an ideal specimen plant. It can also be container cultivated to
accent your deck or patio.
Chinese Gold Plumbago is very eye-catching and it easily strikes up a
conversation.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-10 |
