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CEANOTHUS 'Marie Simon'
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot
Bushy, deciduous shrub with frothy, pink flowers
Further Reading....
CEANOTHUS 'Marie Simon'
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Deciduous
Oval, toothed leaves to 5cm (2in) long on red stems. -
Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Upright, bushy habit. -
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. -
Additional Features
Good to know - wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
honey fungus. -
Place of origin
garden origin. From a hybrid series in UK, named by English botanist, John Lindley (1799-1865). -
Flower Shape
Panicles - terminal panicles to 7cm (3in) or more -
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil -
Tolerates all
can be lime tolerant but leaves may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. -
Wildlife
Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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Slate Plant Labels
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Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
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