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  • CEANOTHUS griseus 'Yankee Point'
    CEANOTHUS griseus 'Yankee Point'
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    CEANOTHUS griseus 'Yankee Point'

    Commonly known as California lilac, Carmel ceanothus, Redroot

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    • Good to know
      Makes an outstanding specimen fan-trained against a wall. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      USA (California). Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Glossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, grey-hairy beneath.
    • Blue
    • Panicles
      Large, rounded lateral and terminal panicles to 7cm (2¾in) across
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Vigorous shrub
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Free draining sandy soil
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
      With shelter from cold winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        3m (10ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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    £8.50
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    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
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    £12.00
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