{"product_id":"ceratostigma-griffithii","title":"Ceratostigma griffithii","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeratostigma griffithii, native to the Himalayas, is the perfect shrub for creating sophisticated color contrasts in your garden: the deep blue of its flowers will stand out against the bronze color of the leaves, giving you an unforgettable autumn palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e9x9x20 pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003ePlumbaginaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGreen, semi-evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eAugust, September, October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDown to -10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eModerate\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun, partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION OF CERATOSTIGMA GRIFFITHII\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeratostigma griffithii is also known as \u003cstrong\u003eBurmese plumbago.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is indeed a plant belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family, and is therefore closely related to the common plumbago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it closely resembles its “cousin” Ceratostigma willmottianum, Ceratostigma griffithii is distinguished by its rounded leaves and denser, more branched growth habit. This latter characteristic gives it the appearance of a denser and more compact shrub compared to other types of Ceratostigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeratostigma griffithii is a shrub with semi-evergreen, obovate (egg-shaped) foliage covered in fine hairs. The above-ground parts of the plant tend to go dormant during the winter, but in spring it develops new, soft-to-the-touch leaves with an almost velvety texture and a beautiful dark green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeratostigma griffithii is a plant of great ornamental value, capable of brightening up autumn with a truly unique contrast of colors. In the latter part of summer, the plant develops a stunning cobalt blue bloom, a precious and very rare color in nature. Its five-petaled flowers, rich in nectar and extremely attractive to butterflies, remain on the plant until late autumn. It is during this period that the foliage takes on an intense scarlet color that contrasts with the electric blue of the flowers. Ceratostigma griffithii is therefore the perfect plant for adding color to your garden during autumn, at a time when most flowers have already disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eornamental shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect both as a supporting plant in a mixed flowerbed and as the star of a single-species border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGROWING AND MAINTAINING CERATOSTIGMA GRIFFITHII\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeratostigma griffithii prefers light soils, but also grows well in poor and stony soils. The only essential requirement is that the soil is well-drained: it is a plant that is very sensitive to waterlogging, which can cause severe damage to the root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is suitable for temperate climates: although it is quite resistant to low temperatures, a particularly harsh winter could damage the plant and prevent it from flowering the following summer. For this reason, it is best to plant Ceratostigma griffithii in a position sheltered from cold northerly winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeratostigma griffithii grows very well in full sun but can also perform excellently in partial shade, especially in areas with particularly hot summers. This shrub can easily withstand short periods of drought, but still requires watering during the warm months. If planted in a pot, it will need frequent and regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ceratostigma griffithii is not an evergreen plant, it is important to know that the above-ground parts go dormant during the winter. This means that the plant tends to dry out completely during the colder months, but will begin to grow again in late spring. Because of this late growth, it is very common to worry and suspect that the plant has not survived the winter, but do not worry: as the weeks pass, it will grow back with beautiful dark green foliage. It is important to remember not to water Ceratostigma griffithii during the winter when the plant is dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegarding the \u003cstrong\u003emaintenance of Ceratostigma griffithii\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is recommended to prune it between late winter and early spring, before new growth begins. Since the flowers appear on new branches, shortening the branches by about a quarter of their length will result in a much denser bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36830447173800,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/products\/botanical-dry-garden-ceratostigma-graffithii.png?v=1617199263","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/ceratostigma-griffithii","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}