CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Emily Brown
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CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Emily Brown
Commonly known as Point Reyes ceanothus, Redroot
Small toothed leaves and indigo flowers. Prostrate habit
£16.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
honey fungus. -
Place of origin
USA (Californian coast). Garden origin. -
EvergreenSmall, dark-green, strongly-toothed leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
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Blue
Indigo -
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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Dentate
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Flowers in rounded, terminal cymes to 5cm (2in) across.
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilProstrate or decumbent (growing close to ground but, usually, with upward-growing tips).
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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) -
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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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
4m (13ft)
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide