The Plants
Ceanothus thrysiflorus var. repens
californian lilac
£10.00
A low-growing mound forming ceanothus with fluffy, powder-blue flowers from May to June.
Type
- Shrubs
Award of Garden Merit
Foliage: Evergreen
Hardiness: Hardy
Vigour: Fast growing
Uses
- Beds and borders
- Cottage style garden
- Contemporary style garden
- Containers
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean style garden
Special features
- Attractive to wildlife
- Low maintenance
- Drought tolerant
- Evergreen
- Attractive to bees
- Scented flowers
Care instructions
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes cold and shade. If required the shoots can be reduced by one third after flowering.
Dimensions
Size: Medium
Pot size: 2 litre
Eventual height: 100cm
Eventual spread: 250cm
Positions
- Sun
Special conditions
- Coastal