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  • CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
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    CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'

    Commonly known as Blueblossom, California lilac

     AWARD
    Deep blue flowers over a long period from spring to summer
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Oblong-elliptic, finely-toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
    • Blue
    • Panicles
      Profuse, open, lateral and terminal panicles 6-8cm (2½-3in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Bushy shrub
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Free draining sandy soil
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5m (5ft)
       
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