CEANOTHUS 'Blue Mound'

Dense clusters of bright blue flowers

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£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Evergreen - alternate, oblong, very finely toothed, glossy leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long
Blue
Height - 1.5m (5ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - flowers in large, lateral cymes 6-8cm (2½-3in) long.
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. A Hilliers, UK, introduction.
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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 - Spring -
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
Rabbit Resistant