Ceratostigma willmottianum or Chinese plumbago is a deciduous shrub that provides great interest in early autumn when its slender stems bear pale blue flowers amongst the foliage that gradually turns red as the autumn season develops. This shrub is easy to grow in a sunny, well-drained spot and can be cut hard back in the spring where it can be utilised at the front of beds and borders in small or large gardens. The flowers are very attractive to butterflies.
Join me for Floral Friday Fotos by linking your flower photos below, and please leave a comment once you have done so!
Join me for Floral Friday Fotos by linking your flower photos below, and please leave a comment once you have done so!
Hi Nick, this is a beautiful flower ... the blue is really great, an eye-catcher ...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower viewing.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a good day :) Hugs
I haven't seen this type of plumbago, i love colors like this.
ReplyDeleteGotta' love a flower that does all-season duty. Especially when it is the gorgeous color! I wonder why your live-traffic feed thinks I'm from Bell Buckle Tennessee? Have never been there in my life ;>). It isn't even close to Florida really.
ReplyDeleteOh, Nix, what a pretty image. I don't have flowers this week. :( I'll see what I can do for next week. We are preparing for our trip South where I should get lots of flower images soon. :)
ReplyDeletethe color is awesome! what a stunning image!
ReplyDeletethis is oen of my favourite colors. Think I recognise the flower but am not sure.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shade of blue... I love this simple flower.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteIt was unknown to me. Flowers that attract butterflies are highly desired in my garden.
Thanks for sharing
Hey Nick! So THAT'S what a plumbago is! I have seen it written but did not know what the flower looked like. Amazing shade of royal blue!! Thanks for hosting :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue flower!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! Not just a flower but a shrub and that's an idea I really like.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
Beautiful flower and colour.
ReplyDeletebeautifully blue, your plumbago!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the color.
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What a beautiful, rich blue!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shade of blue! Your plumbago is stunning.
ReplyDeletenice , pure and calm >)
ReplyDeleteLove the color of the flower! Such a pretty blueee!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for hosting this linky party - my first post and visit here!
Have a wonderful weekend.
You always have the most beautiful flowers here. I had this in one of my planters last year and I'm waiting to see if it will come back. I hope so.
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!
Wonderful photo! Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour Chinese flower, I will just walk around my neighborhood to see if we have it here. How's your weather, lousy here, they tell me change of weather causing colds and flus. Been sick for 3 Sundays. It's Queen's birthday here, so I am lying low and rest.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blue flower! I don't know if we have those here...I don't remember seeing them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous shade of blue!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning color!
ReplyDeleteRare blue flower, I like the photo.
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