California Lilac. Bushy evergreen shrub with finely toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves. Bright blue flowers in dense panicles. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’
Bushy evergreen shrub with finely toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves. Bright blue flowers in dense panicles.
Additional information
| Generic | Ceanothus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Italian Skies' |
| Common Name | California Lilac |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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