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CEANOTHUS 'Blue Sapphire
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot

Beautiful deep blue flowers and a spreading habit
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Good for growing on a sunny bank. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. New Zealand. -
EvergreenDark, purplish-green foliage.
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Oblong
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Height
To 1.2m (4ft), lower as freestanding shrub. -
Spread
1.2m-2m (4-6ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightArching stems.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Free draining sandy soil
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Full sun
With shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall. -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 1.2m (4ft), lower as freestanding shrub.
1.2m-2m (4-6ft)
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide