California Lilac. Spreading evergreen shrub with small deeply veined, dark green leaves. Masses of dark blue flowers. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus impressus
Spreading evergreen shrub with small deeply veined, dark green leaves. Masses of dark blue flowers.
	
	
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								| Generic | Ceanothus  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | impressus  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | California Lilac  | 
		
| Flower Colour | blue  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 1.5m  | 
		
| Family | Rhamnaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 2.5m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | March, April  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | Sheltered site  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Border, Ground cover  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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