CEANOTHUS 'Tuxedo'
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CEANOTHUS 'Tuxedo'
Commonly known as Californian Lilac
Very dark leaves, large panicles of pale to mid-blue flowers.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Purple black foliage -
Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus -
Evergreen
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Blue
Pale to mid blue -
Panicles
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Suitable for small gardens
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BlackPurple green nearly black
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Height and Spread
2.5 – 4 metres -
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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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)Can be frost tender -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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