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CEANOTHUS
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot
Genus of about 55 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs mostly from western North America, centring on California, but also from eastern America and Mexico.
Seeds can remain dormant for centuries and in nature the hard coats rely on fire for germination.
All are attractive to bees.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenGreen splash in the centre of the leaf fades as leaf becomes yellow as season progresses.
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Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFast-growing, arching shrub. Sparsely flowering.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sunWith shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall.
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Additional Features
Good to knowC. 'Pershore Zanzibar'. Wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseaseshoney fungus.
Place of originGarden origin. Selection from Pershore Hort. College. UK. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilTolerates allCan be lime tolerant but leaves may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils.
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
Ceanothus - Growing Guide
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CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue'
California lilac, Redroot
Available from £16.00
CEANOTHUS arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'
Catalina ceanothus, Catalina mountain lilac
Available from £16.00
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
California lilac, Blueblossom
Available from £16.00
DAPHNE x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'
Available from £27.50
Buy Varieties of CEANOTHUS
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CEANOTHUS arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'
Catalina ceanothus, Catalina mountain lilac
largest blue
CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue'
California lilac, Redroot
sky blue flowers, glossy foliage
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
CEANOTHUS 'Blue Mound'
California lilac, Redroot
dense clusters of bright blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
CEANOTHUS 'Burkwoodii'
California lilac, Redroot
bright blue
CEANOTHUS 'Cascade'
California lilac, Redroot
deep blue
CEANOTHUS 'Concha'
California lilac, Redroot
deepest blue California lilac. A most striking plant
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
CEANOTHUS 'Dark Star'
California lilac, Redroot
small ovate leaves and honey scented deep purplish-blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
CEANOTHUS 'Gloire de Versailles'
California lilac, Redroot
pale blue, deciduous
CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Emily Brown
Point Reyes ceanothus, Redroot
small toothed leaves and indigo flowers. Prostrate habit
Gift-wrapping available
CEANOTHUS griseus 'Yankee Point'
California lilac, Carmel ceanothus, Redroot
strong blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
CEANOTHUS impressus 'Puget Blue
California lilac, Redroot, Santa Barbara ceanothus
bright blue flowers, upright growing
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
CEANOTHUS 'Italian Skies'
California lilac, Redroot
sky blue flowers with dainty foliage
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
CEANOTHUS 'Marie Simon'
California lilac, Redroot
bushy, deciduous shrub with frothy, pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose'
California lilac, Redroot
profuse bright rose-pink flowers, deciduous
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00 each
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point'
California lilac, Redroot
(syn. C. ‘Point Millerton’) - vigorous, evergreen Californian lilac with creamy-white flowers in spring.
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £14.00 each
£16.00
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