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  • CEANOTHUS 'Blue Sapphire
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    CEANOTHUS 'Blue Sapphire

    Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot

    Beautiful deep blue flowers and a spreading habit
     
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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.
    • Evergreen
      Dark, purplish-green foliage.
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      To 1.2m (4ft), lower as freestanding shrub.
    • Spread
      1.2m-2m (4-6ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Arching stems.
    • 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
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Free draining sandy soil
    • Full sun
      With shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall.
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      to 1.2m (4ft), lower as freestanding shrub.
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m-2m (4-6ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Garden Goodies
    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.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
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