Ceratostigma griffithii
Ceratostigma griffithii
Ceratostigma griffithii
Ceratostigma griffithii
Ceratostigma griffithii
Ceratostigma griffithii
Ceratostigma griffithii
Griffith's plumbago, Himalayan Leadwort
Hello, the young plant did not take and has completely disappeared. Yet it wasn't a small pot but a 3-litre one! Planted on a dry bank to enhance the slope and keep company with a corkscrew hazel at the top, and properly watered over the summer, I'm disappointed.
Angelique Sebastiao, 04/03/2026
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Description
Ceratostigma griffithii, or Griffith's plumbago, is an appealing shrub valued for its particularly vivid blue late flowering and its excellent tolerance of summer drought. It produces small flowers until the first frosts, while its foliage takes on red and purple hues. A beautiful late-season plant for regions that are not too cold, it belongs in sunny beds and dry gardens.
Ceratostigma griffithii belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family, like the other plumbagos. This botanical species is native to south-western Tibet, Bhutan and northern Myanmar. It is notably found in warm Himalayan valleys, between 2,200 and 2,800 m above sea level. In the garden, it needs warmth and soil that allows water to drain away, especially in winter. Over a few years, this plant forms a dense, spreading bush with woody branches, reaching 60 to 80 cm in height and 80 cm to 1 m in spread. It can exceed these dimensions in deep soil that is favourable to its development. The young reddish-brown shoots bear a fine covering of rusty hairs. The leaves, 2 to 4 cm long, are oval to obovate, broader towards the tip, and hairy on both surfaces. Green and often finely edged with reddish colouring, they turn red in autumn. The foliage is semi-evergreen: it remains on the plant in mild winters, but may fall under the effect of somewhat more severe frosts. The flowers, less than 1.5 cm in diameter, are grouped at the ends of the branches and in the axils of the leaves. Each one has a narrow tube ending in five spreading lobes, of a very vivid blue and surrounded by reddish bracts. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies. The flowers form on the current year's shoots, so a plant whose branches have been killed by frost can flower again after regrowing its branches. More distinctly shrubby and hairy than Ceratostigma willmottianum, this Ceratostigma also differs from C. plumbaginoides, a low-growing, rhizomatous perennial. Its well-established crown can withstand −12 to −15 °C at its lowest in well-drained soil; the foliage and branches are more sensitive to cold.
Ceratostigma griffithii is particularly beautiful in Mediterranean gardens or in warm, sunny regions. It works well in large beds combining shrub roses, small shrubs and drought-tolerant perennials. Pair it with China rose 'Old Blush', the bright pink shrubby sage Salvia microphylla grahamii and ‘Majorca Pink’ rosemary. The blue of its flowers complements the various shades of pink, while the foliage provides varied textures. In autumn, the red and purple hues of Griffith's plumbago complement its last flowers. It also has a place in a large rock garden, on a dry bank or at the foot of a sunny wall.
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Ceratostigma
griffithii
Plumbaginaceae
Griffith's plumbago, Himalayan Leadwort
Himalayas
Planting and care
Plant Ceratostigma griffithii in sun, in a warm position sheltered from cold winds. It tolerates acidic, neutral or chalky soils. Loose, reasonably deep soil encourages rooting; loamy or chalky clay soil is perfectly suitable, provided it does not remain waterlogged in winter. Good drainage is its main requirement.
Plant from March to May in regions with cold winters, or in September-October, when the rains return, in Mediterranean climates. Water regularly while it establishes, then space out watering as it roots in. Once established, this shrub is highly resistant to summer drought. A few well-spaced waterings during a particularly dry summer can support flowering. In cold regions, mulch protects the crown in winter. It may start into growth late in spring: the appearance of new shoots makes it possible to identify branches that have been damaged by frost.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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