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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.

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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
Coastal / windswept
Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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
Fertile well drained soil
Free draining sandy soil
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant

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Ceanothus - Growing Guide

Growing Ceanothus – California Lilac

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varieties

CEANOTHUS arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

Large

£40.00

CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue'

Sky blue flowers, glossy foliage

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

CEANOTHUS 'Blue Mound'

Dense clusters of bright blue flowers

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

CEANOTHUS 'Blue Sapphire

Beautiful deep sapphire-blue flowers and a spreading habit

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

CEANOTHUS 'Burkwoodii'

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

CEANOTHUS 'Concha'

Deepest blue California lilac. A most striking plant

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

CEANOTHUS 'Dark Star'

Small ovate leaves and honey scented deep purplish-blue flowers

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

CEANOTHUS 'Gloire de Versailles'

Pale blue, deciduous

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Emily Brown

Small toothed leaves and indigo flowers. Prostrate habit

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

CEANOTHUS griseus 'Yankee Point'

Carmel ceanothus

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

CEANOTHUS impressus 'Puget Blue

Santa Barbara ceanothus

Bright blue flowers, upright growing

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

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose'

Profuse bright rose-pink flowers, deciduous

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point'

California lilac, Redroot

(syn. C. ‘Point Millerton’) - vigorous, evergreen Californian lilac with creamy-white flowers in spring.

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Snow Flurry'

Glossy green foliage and pure white flowers

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus var repens

Creeping blueblossom

Vigorous low spreading habit and terminal clusters of light or darker blue flowers. Ideal for growing on a bank or in coastal conditions

2 to 3 Litre

£14.50

CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'

Deep blue flowers over a long period from spring to summer

2 to 3 Litre

£16.50

CEANOTHUS 'Tuxedo'

Very dark leaves, large panicles of pale to mid-blue flowers

2 Litre

£16.50

Useful extras...

Garden Goodies

2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams

£4.50

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™.

1 ltr

£8.50

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

£6.50

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