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  • CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point'
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    CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point'

    Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot

    (syn. C. ‘Point Millerton’) - vigorous, evergreen Californian lilac with creamy-white flowers in spring.
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      USA (California, Oregon)
    • Evergreen
      Toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) 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
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Spread
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, spreading 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Free draining sandy soil
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.8m (6ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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