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CEANOTHUS 'Dark Star'
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot
Small ovate leaves and honey scented deep purplish-blue flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenToothed, dark-green leaves to 1cm (½in) long with deeply impressed veins.
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BluePurplish blue -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubArching habit. Flowers in rounded, lateral and terminal cymes to 3cm (1¼in) across.
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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.
CEANOTHUS 'Dark Star'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseaseshoney fungus.
Place of originUSA (California). Garden origin. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilFree draining sandy soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide
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