Leadwort

Leadwort  (Ceratostigma)

Leadwort (Ceratostigma) has pure bright blue flowers, something we do not see too often with perennials. Leadwort likes warmth and copes well with dry spells. Therefore, it can be planted in difficult spots where you struggle with other plants. The foliage of some species of Leadwort will turn nice red in autumn. Give newly planted plants a bit of protection through the first couple of winters. To help give Leadwort a good start it is recommended to plant them in the spring. In a dry spot Leadwort combines well with White Wood Aster (Aster) and Wood Spurge (Euphorbia).