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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens
California Lilac 

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens
Common name

California Lilac

Group

Shrubs

Family

Rhamnaceae

Description

California Lilac. Low; spreading; evergreen shrub with glossy; mid-green leaves. Bears large bright blue flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers April to June. Full Sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
1m
Ultimate spread
2.5m

Colour

Flowers
Blue in April; June
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Red in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered Site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Border; Ground cover
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Top dress in spring; Feed; Dead heading
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils; Aphids; Scale; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 5 litre --- 30-40 cm £11.87 £ 68
Regular 2 litre --- 15-20 cm £3.99 £ 10