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CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue'
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot
Sky blue flowers, glossy foliage
Further Reading....
CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue'
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Evergreen
Alternate, finely toothed, bright-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long. -
Blue -
Height
3m (10ft). -
Spread
3m (10ft). -
Tall Shrub
Upright shrub -
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) -
Full sun
With shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall. -
Additional Features
Good to know - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
honey fungus. -
Place of origin
garden origin. -
Flower Shape
Panicles - large, lateral panicles 8cm (3in) long -
Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept - slightly back from the sea with more shelter -
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin
Serrulate see photos above -
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above -
Pruning group
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.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal Interest
Autumn -
Summer
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil -
Tolerates all
can be lime tolerant but leaves may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. -
Wildlife
Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide
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CEANOTHUS arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'
Catalina ceanothus, Catalina mountain lilac
Available from £14.50
CEANOTHUS 'Blue Mound'
California lilac, Redroot
Available from £14.50
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
California lilac, Blueblossom
Available from £14.50
CEANOTHUS impressus 'Puget Blue'
Santa Barbara ceanothus.
Available from £14.50
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
Garden Goodies
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
Garden Goodies
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
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
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