Californian Lilac. An excellent dark blue to purplish-blue flowering shrub with slender dark green leaves. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus papillosus var. roweanus
An excellent dark blue to purplish-blue flowering shrub with slender dark green leaves
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ceanothus |
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Species | papillosus |
Varietry | var. roweanus |
Common Name | Californian Lilac |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile, Light, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.4m |
Family | Rhamnaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading |
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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