Californian Lilac. An excellent rich blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display in late spring. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus ‘Pin Cushion’
An excellent rich blue flowering shrub giving a stunning display in late spring
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ceanothus |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Pin Cushion' |
Common Name | Californian Lilac |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile, Light, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.6m |
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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