CEANOTHUS thyrsiflorus var repens

Commonly known as California lilac, Creeping blueblossom, Redroot

Vigorous low spreading habit and terminal clusters of light or darker blue flowers. Ideal for growing on a bank or in coastal conditions

Further Reading....

Ceanothus - Growing Guide

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - glossy, mid-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
Blue
Height - 1m (39in)
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - low, spreading habit
Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - honey fungus.
Place of origin - USA (coastal northern California).
Flower Shape - Panicles - - lateral and terminal panicles 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Dentate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Ovate - 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.

RHS group 8
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Tolerates all - can be lime tolerant but leaves may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils.
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant