Californian Lilac. An excellent powder-blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display with olive green leaves. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus foliosus austromontanus
An excellent powder-blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display with olive green leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Ceanothus |
|---|---|
| Species | foliosus |
| Varietry | austromontanus |
| Common Name | Californian Lilac |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile, Light, Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| 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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