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CEANOTHUS 'Burkwoodii'
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot

Bright blue
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
EvergreenGlossy, dark-green leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long, greyish beneath.
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Blue
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PaniclesDense lateral and terminal panicles to 6cm (2½in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Oblong
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, compact shrub
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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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer 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 Size1.5m (5ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide