Blue Leadwort Bonsai
NameBlue Leadwort Bonsai
Species NameCeratostigma plumbaginoides
Common NameBlue Leadwort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant blue flowers with a pinkish-white center, blooming late in the season. The plant is also known for its attractive bronze-red autumn foliage.
Description
This specimen showcases the vibrant blue, five-petaled flowers of the Blue Leadwort, a plant known for its late-season bloom. While the image focuses on the flowers, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides can be cultivated as a bonsai, valued for its striking floral display and potential for attractive autumn foliage. The specific bonsai characteristics like trunk and nebari are not visible in this close-up.
