Californian Lilac. An excellent purplish-blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display with holly-like dark green leaves. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers April. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus divergens
An excellent purplish-blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display with holly-like dark green leaves
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ceanothus |
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Species | divergens |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Californian Lilac |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile, Light, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m |
Family | Rhamnaceae |
Spread | 1.4m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Cut back after flowering |
Border | Border, Specimen, Pot |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Top dress in spring, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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