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CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
Commonly known as Blueblossom, California lilac
Deep blue flowers over a long period from spring to summer
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Evergreen - oblong-elliptic, finely-toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Blue -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - bushy shrub
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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
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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