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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.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenDark, purplish-green foliage.
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HeightTo 1.2m (4ft), lower as freestanding shrub. -
Spread1.2m-2m (4-6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightArching stems.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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 sunWith shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall.
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Additional Features
Good to knowGood for growing on a sunny bank. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
Pests & Diseaseshoney fungus.
Place of originGarden origin. New Zealand. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
(see photos above) -
Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilFree draining sandy soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Ceanothus - Growing Guide
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to 1.2m (4ft), lower as freestanding shrub.
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1.2m-2m (4-6ft) |
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
California lilac, Blueblossom
Available from £14.50
CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue'
California lilac, Redroot
Available from £14.50
ABUTILON 'Canary Bird'
Flowering maple, Parlour maple
Available from £16.50
CALLISTEMON salignus
White bottlebrush, Willow-leafed bottlebrush
Available from £16.50
Buy Varieties of CEANOTHUS
CEANOTHUS arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'
Catalina ceanothus, Catalina mountain lilac
largest blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£14.50 each
CEANOTHUS 'Autumnal Blue'
California lilac, Redroot
sky blue flowers, glossy foliage
CEANOTHUS 'Blue Mound'
California lilac, Redroot
dense clusters of bright blue flowers
CEANOTHUS 'Burkwoodii'
California lilac, Redroot
bright blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£14.50 each
CEANOTHUS 'Cascade'
California lilac, Redroot
deep blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
CEANOTHUS 'Concha'
California lilac, Redroot
deepest blue California lilac. A most striking plant
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£14.50 each
CEANOTHUS 'Dark Star'
California lilac, Redroot
small ovate leaves and honey scented deep purplish-blue flowers
CEANOTHUS 'Delight'
California lilac, Redroot
dark blue flowers in terminal and lateral panicles
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£14.50 each
CEANOTHUS 'Gloire de Versailles'
California lilac, Redroot
pale blue, deciduous
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Emily Brown'
Point Reyes ceanothus, Redroot
small toothed leaves and indigo flowers. Prostrate habit
CEANOTHUS griseus 'Yankee Point'
California lilac, Carmel ceanothus, Redroot
strong blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£14.50 each
CEANOTHUS impressus 'Puget Blue'
California lilac, Redroot, Santa Barbara ceanothus
bright blue flowers, upright growing
CEANOTHUS 'Italian Skies'
California lilac, Redroot
sky blue flowers with dainty foliage
CEANOTHUS 'Marie Simon'
California lilac, Redroot
bushy, deciduous shrub with frothy, pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£14.50 each
CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose'
California lilac, Redroot
profuse bright rose-pink flowers, deciduous
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus var repens
California lilac, Creeping blueblossom, Redroot
vigorous low spreading habit and terminal clusters of light or darker blue flowers. Ideal for growing on a bank or in coastal conditions
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Snow Flurry'
California lilac, Redroot
upright, rounded shrub with fragrant white flowers
CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
Blueblossom, California lilac
deep blue flowers over a long period from spring to summer
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£14.50 each
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
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2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
