CEANOTHUS griseus 'Diamond Heights'
CEANOTHUS griseus 'Diamond Heights'
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot
Spreading groundcover shrub with yellow lime-green leaves splashed with dark green. Best colour in full sun in summer. Pale blue flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1985. USA. San Francisco -
Evergreen
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
30cm (1ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilPlanted as a group makes effective groundcover
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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) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Tolerates light shade. -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size30cm (1ft)
1.5m (5ft)