Chinese plumbago (Ceratostigma willmottianum)

Chinese plumbago (Ceratostigma willmottianum) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: Chinese plumbago or hardy plumbago.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Chinese plumbago, hardy plumbago
Scientific name: Ceratostigma willmottianum
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Chinese plumbago (Ceratostigma willmottianum) – Martin Cooper from Ipswich, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Chinese plumbago (Ceratostigma willmottianum) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons