CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'

Deep blue flowers over a long period from spring to summer

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£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Evergreen - oblong-elliptic, finely-toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
Blue
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - bushy shrub
Hardy - average winter - Hardy 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 sun - shelter from cold winds.
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - honey fungus.
Place of origin - garden origin
Flower Shape - Panicles - - profuse, open, lateral and terminal panicles 6-8cm (2½-3in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

RHS group 8
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant