CEANOTHUS
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CEANOTHUS
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot
Genus of about 55 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs mostly from western North America, centring on California, but also from eastern America and Mexico.
Seeds can remain dormant for centuries and in nature the hard coats rely on fire for germination.
All are attractive to bees.
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 (coastal California to southern Oregon). Garden origin. -
EvergreenSmall, dark-green leaves, paler beneath.
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White
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
To 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
To 2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubFlowers produced in axillary (angle between stems) panicles to 5cm (2in) long.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates allCan be lime tolerant but leaves may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils.
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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 Sizeto 2.5m (8ft)
to 2.5m (8ft)
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Ceanothus - Growing Guide
