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Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue' - Californian lilac |
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handsome, evergreen shrub has fluffy clusters of
sky-blue flowers from August to October and small,
glossy, bright green leaves.It has a strong, upright
habit and is ideal for training on a sunny wall, or
for the back of a south or west-facing shrub border
or sunny wall. Although it is one of the hardier
varieties of Californian lilac, it does needs protection
from strong winds. |
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Ceanothus
'Concha' - Californian lilac |
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late spring, this dense, evergreen shrub produces
dazzling spheres of tiny dark blue flowers on arching
branches among small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is
ideal for a sunny mixed border on neutral to alkaline
soil and once it has flowered, provides an excellent
foil for later flowering deciduous shrubs or perennials. |
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Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' - Californian lilac |
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mid-spring, this spreading, evergreen shrub is an
arresting sight, smothered in dense clusters of dark
blue flowers. It makes a superb specimen plant for a
south or west-facing border among spring-flowering
bulbs, and when has finished flowering, provides an
excellent foil for later-flowering deciduous shrubs and
perennials. It needs a protected site, as the deeply
veined, dark green leaves are easily scorched by cold,
drying winds. |
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Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' - Californian lilac |
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sun loving evergreen shrub will produce a mass of blue
flowers in the spring and early summer which creates a
super display against the lovely, glossy, deep green
foliage. Hardy but best planted in a protected site. |
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' - Californian lilac |
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late spring and early summer, this bushy evergreen shrub
is smothered in clusters of of dark blue flowers among
small, dark green, glossy leaves. It looks great in the
middle of a south or west-facing mixed border, or as a
specimen at the edge of a terrace or path. It
requires protection from cold, drying winds. |
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens - Californian lilac |
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May and June, this low-growing, evergreen shrub is
smothered in fluffy, powder-blue flowers. It is easy to
grow and care for, and forms a natural mound, so looks
best towards the front of a mixed border with a backdrop
of larger shrubs. |
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Ceanothus
'Burkwoodii' - Californian lilac |
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bushy, evergreen shrub has fluffy clusters of bright
blue flowers in August and September and small, glossy,
bright green leaves. Its compact habit makes it an
excellent choice for a small, sunny garden with neutral
to acid soil. It is happiest in a south- or
west-facing border, protected from cold winds. |
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Ceanothus
- Californian lilac |
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| Ceanothus
is an evergreen shrub producing striking dark blue
flowers set against small, shiny, dark green leaves.
Very easy to grow and care for. Ceanothus is a very
versatile garden plant and will suit almost any garden
planting scheme or situation. We are now offering them
in a larger format 1 litre (13cm) pot as an established
plant ready for the garden. |
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