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  • CEANOTHUS
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    CEANOTHUS

    Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot

    Genus of about 55 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs mostly from western North America, centring on California, but also from eastern America and Mexico.

    Seeds can remain dormant for centuries and in nature the hard coats rely on fire for germination.

    All are attractive to bees.

    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Grown for their dense bunches of small blue, pink or white flowers. Will reach a greater height if grown against a wall. Wildlife plant - insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Mexico to Guatemala, western North America - particularly California.
    • Deciduous
      fast growing and some shortlived
    • Evergreen
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      Free draining sandy soil

    Varieties

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  • CEANOTHUS arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'
    Largest blue
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Large
    £40.00
    CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue'
    Sky blue flowers, glossy foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    CEANOTHUS 'Blue Mound'
    Dense clusters of bright blue flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    CEANOTHUS 'Burkwoodii'
    Bright blue
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CEANOTHUS 'Concha'
    Deepest blue California lilac. A most striking plant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    CEANOTHUS 'Dark Star'
    Small ovate leaves and honey scented deep purplish-blue flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    Unavailable
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    CEANOTHUS 'Gloire de Versailles'
    Pale blue, deciduous
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    CEANOTHUS griseus 'Yankee Point'
    Carmel ceanothus
    Strong blue
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    CEANOTHUS 'Italian Skies'
    Sky blue flowers with dainty foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    CEANOTHUS 'Marie Simon'
    Bushy, deciduous shrub with frothy, pink flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose'
    Profuse bright rose-pink flowers, deciduous
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
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  • Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Garden Goodies
    2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
    £4.50
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