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Ceanothus / California Lilac Profile |
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Ceanothus
Care and Propagation
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Ceanothus is an evergreen or deciduous shrub or
small tree. They flower either in late spring or mid to late summer
depending on the variety.
They are often called California Lilacs because the flowers of
some varieties are similar to the Lilac Tree (syringa), and
ceanothus do originate form California.
The flowers are most noted for the varieties which produce
masses of deep blue flowers. But they also come with pink or white
flowers.
Quick growing, Ceanothus are great shrubs for filling gaps in a
few years. We highly recommend this beautiful shrub. |
Key
Ceanothus Facts
| Botanical Name |
Ceanothus |
| Common Name |
California Lilac |
| Type |
Deciduous
or evergreen shrub; spring or summer flowering. |
Size
(after 5 years) |
Varies considerably depending on the variety |
| Position |
Full
sun. |
| Soil |
Light and well-drained |
| Hardy |
Yes but depends on the variety |
| Flower |
Blue, pink or white |
| Foliage |
Dark green |
| Scent |
No |
Season of
Interest |
Spring or summer depending on the
variety. |
| Propagate |
Semi-ripe
cuttings in mid July, click here
for semi-ripe cutting article. |
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| Ceanothus
are frost hardy but not a deep frost. However, if they are given a
warm, sheltered and sunny position they will produce a magnificent
flower display and lovely glossy deep green leaves. |
Which Variety of Ceanothus?
We rate these three Ceanothus highly.
Click the pictures to enlarge them.
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Ceanothus Puget Blue
The blue flowers cover this beautiful shrub from early to late
spring.
Plant in a protected sunny position on a neutral to alkaline soil.
This is one of the best Ceanothus
Click here for more information if you want buy Ceanothus Puget Blue online in
the UK. |
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Skylark
The classic ceanothus with deep blue massed flowers. The
picture on the left is proof that ceanothus can be trained if
you persevere. Click the picture to enlarge it and see it in all
it's glory!
Click here for more information if you want buy Ceanothus
thyrsiflorus Skylark online in
the UK. |
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens
Very easy to grow but stunning in early to late Spring. This
is a mound forming Ceanothus which doesn't suffer too much from
hard frosts.
Click here for more information if you want buy Ceanothus
thyrsiflorus var. repens online in
the UK. |
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(how to care, plant and prune a ceanothus)
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