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  • CEANOTHUS impressus 'Puget Blue
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    CEANOTHUS impressus 'Puget Blue

    Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot, Santa Barbara ceanothus

     AWARD
    Bright blue flowers, upright growing
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      USA (California). Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Dark-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long, deeply veined.
    • Blue
    • 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
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous with profuse flowers in cymes to 3cm (1¼in) long.
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Free draining sandy soil
    • Full sun
      With shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
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