Californian Lilac. An excellent purplish-blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display in late spring. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’
An excellent purplish-blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display in late spring
Additional information
| Generic | Ceanothus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Dark Star' |
| Common Name | Californian Lilac |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile, Light, Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| 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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