Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'repens' Creeping Blue Blossom 3Ltr Pot

California Lilac Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'repens' Creeping Blue Blossom 3Ltr Pot

Nicknamed Creeping Blue Blossom, this charming evergreen shrub delights with its spreading habit and bursts into a stunning floral exhibition in late spring, continuing its display throughout the summer months. Adorned with numerous panicles of powder-blue flowers that blanket its glossy green foliage, this beloved flowering shrub is a magnet for bees and other beneficial insects, making it a cherished addition to any garden.

Key Features:

• Common name(s): California lilac
• Hardiness: Hardy – H4 rating
• Bloom Hue: The small blue flowers in in compact panicles
• In Bloom: April to May
• Eventual Height & Spread: 2.5m x 1.m
• Position: Full sun or partial shade away from strong winds
• Foliage: Evergreen, Arching branches bear glossy mid-green leaves to 4cm long
• Habit: Spreading branched
• Family: Rhamnaceae
• Fragrance: Sweet honey-scented
• Soil type: Fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to acid soil

 

Ceanothus repens, commonly known as California lilac, showcases a robust hardiness with an H4 rating, indicating its adaptability to various climatic conditions. Its small blue flowers form in compact panicles, adding a splash of colour to the landscape from April to May. With an eventual height and spread of 2.5m x 1m, this evergreen shrub thrives in full sun or partial shade, provided it's sheltered from strong winds. Its arching branches bear glossy mid-green leaves up to 4cm long, contributing to its ornamental appeal. With a spreading branched habit, the California lilac belongs to the Rhamnaceae family and emits a sweet honey-scented fragrance. Flourishing in fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to acidic soil, it adapts well to various garden settings, providing both visual interest and aromatic delight with its charming flowers and lush foliage.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

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