{"product_id":"ceratostigma-willmottianum-forest-blue-chinese-plumbago-3-litre-pot","title":"Ceratostigma willmottianum Forest Blue - Chinese Plumbago 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCeratostigma willmottianum Forest Blue - Chinese Plumbago Forest Blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful deciduous subshrub valued for its stunning late-season display of brilliant blue flowers and colourful autumn foliage. This compact plant brings vibrant colour when many other plants are fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom late summer through to the first frosts, masses of intense gentian-blue flowers appear above the foliage. In autumn, the leaves turn attractive shades of red and bronze before falling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant blue flowers from late summer to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive red-bronze autumn foliage colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit suitable for smaller gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValuable late-season nectar source for pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hardy and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for the front of sunny borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings. Works well in gravel gardens and provides valuable late-season interest alongside ornamental grasses and perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun or light shade in well-drained soil. Can be cut back hard in spring to encourage fresh growth and abundant flowering. Tolerates drought once established. Benefits from mulching in colder areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombines beautifully with sedums, rudbeckias, asters, and ornamental grasses. The blue flowers complement the warm tones of autumn perennials and the red foliage echoes autumn colour schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-have plant for extending colour and interest into autumn in sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56700839756102,"sku":"172351","price":7.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/302e2419-04fd-4e59-826c-d47770437104.jpg?v=1780408446","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/ceratostigma-willmottianum-forest-blue-chinese-plumbago-3-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}