CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Emily Brown

Commonly known as Point Reyes ceanothus, Redroot

Small toothed leaves and indigo flowers. Prostrate habit
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Small, dark-green, strongly-toothed leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long.
  • Blue
    Indigo
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically 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.
  • Ground cover
    These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    Prostrate or decumbent (growing close to ground but, usually, with upward-growing tips).
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    With shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall.

CEANOTHUS gloriosus 'Emily Brown

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    USA (Californian coast). Garden origin.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Suitable for open site, slightly back from the sea
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Dentate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Free draining sandy soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide
1m (39in)
 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  4m (13ft)
  

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