Californian Lilac. An excellent flowering shrub giving a stunning display of bright blue flowers. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus x lobbianus
An excellent flowering shrub giving a stunning display of bright blue flowers
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ceanothus |
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Species | x lobbianus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Californian Lilac |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile, Light, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 3m |
Family | Rhamnaceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
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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