Folk name: Leadwort
Plant height: approx. 50 cm
Deciduous: Yes
Hardy: Reasonably
Description: Ceratostigma has small, mid-green leaves and bright blue flowers.
Pruning: in April
Flowering time: The plant blooms from August to October
Pitch:
You can place the plant in both sun and semi-shade
Care:
Before planting, soak the pot in a bucket of water for 10 minutes.
History:
Ceratostigma is not only found as a garden plant, but can also be found feral in Italy and France. Originally, the plant was imported from northern China.
Significance:
Ceratostigma is derived from the Greek keras, meaning horn, and stigma, meaning grain.