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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - fast growing and some shortlived
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Evergreen
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - grown for their dense bunches of small blue, pink or white flowers.
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun - with shelter from cold winds. -
Additional Features - Good to know - 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. -
Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all - can be lime tolerant but leaves may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Ceanothus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CEANOTHUS
CEANOTHUS arboreus 'Trewithen Blue' >
Commonly known as: Catalina ceanothus, Catalina mountain lilac.
Largest blue
CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Sky blue flowers, glossy foliage
CEANOTHUS 'Blue Mound' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Dense clusters of bright blue flowers
CEANOTHUS 'Concha' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Deepest blue California lilac. A most striking plant
CEANOTHUS 'Dark Star' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Small ovate leaves and honey scented deep purplish-blue flowers
CEANOTHUS 'Delight' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Dark blue flowers in terminal and lateral panicles
CEANOTHUS dentatus >
Commonly known as: Redroot, Santa Barbara ceanothus.
Dark blue flowers in small rounded clusters
CEANOTHUS 'Gloire de Versailles' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Pale blue, deciduous
CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Emily Brown' >
Commonly known as: Point Reyes ceanothus, Redroot.
Small toothed leaves and indigo flowers. Prostrate habit
CEANOTHUS griseus 'Yankee Point' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Carmel ceanothus, Redroot.
Strong blue
CEANOTHUS impressus 'Puget Blue' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot, Santa Barbara ceanothus.
Bright blue flowers, upright growing
CEANOTHUS 'Italian Skies' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Sky blue flowers with dainty foliage
CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Profuse bright rose-pink flowers, deciduous
CEANOTHUS 'Snow Showers' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Pure white California lilac
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus var repens >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Creeping blueblossom, Redroot.
Vigorous low spreading habit and terminal clusters of light or darker blue flowers. Ideal for growing on a bank or in coastal conditions
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' >
Commonly known as: Blueblossom, California lilac.
Deep blue flowers over a long period from spring to summer
CEANOTHUS 'Zanzibar' >
Commonly known as: California lilac, Redroot.
Unusual cream and gold variegation in the leaves which may not be to everyone's taste
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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