Plant the Ceanothus in the
late winter or early spring
so the seasonal rains will water the plants naturally.
When can I plant ceanothus?
- Flowers in late spring to early summer or late summer to autumn depending on the species/cultivar.
- Plant in spring, or autumn on free-draining soil.
- Easy to grow in the right spot.
- Likes a sunny, sheltered, well-drained position.
- Mostly hardy in the UK but avoid frost pockets and windy sites.
How do you plant a ceanothus?
- Ceanothus need care when first planted. …
- Dig the soil well, allow it to settle for a few weeks then plant your Ceanothus to the same depth as it was in the pot. …
- Expect it to spread roughly 3m (10ft) and to the same height at maturity.
- During the first year of its life water in dry conditions.
Which is the hardiest ceanothus?
Ceanothus Hardiness
As far as my research goes the hardiest cultivar is
‘Blue Sapphire
‘ being given an RHS hardiness rating of H5 which should mean the plant can take short periods as low as -15°C.
Is ceanothus easy to grow?
Also known as California lilacs, ceanothus are native to the Pacific coast of North America – California in particular. They
are easy to grow
, as long as you give the conditions that they enjoy in their native habitat – a sunny, sheltered spot, and well-drained soil.
Which is the fastest growing ceanothus?
‘Blue Blossom'
is considered one of the toughest, fastest-growing ceanothus varieties, hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9.
Is ceanothus poisonous to dogs?
Ceanothus ‘Concha'
has no toxic effects reported
.
Do bees like ceanothus?
Ceanothus is a striking ornamental shrub with long blooming flowers that
honey bees love
. … I planted two different varieties in my backyard 12 years ago, and the bees take to them for many months out of the year.
How tall does ceanothus grow?
Some Ceanothus grow large,
up to 6 metres tall
, with a spread of 8 meters, such as Trewithen Blue, which makes checking the plant label important to know the eventual size of the shrub. Good strong blue varieties with the RHS garden merit award are ‘Trewithen Blue' and ‘Cascade.
Does ceanothus make a good hedge?
Ceanothus. If you're after an informal,
flowering hedge
, California lilac (Ceanothus) is a lovely choice. It's best planted in a sheltered, sunny position. Prune it lightly after flowering – as with any hedge pruning, you should wait until any nesting birds have departed before you cut.
What is the best ceanothus to buy?
- Blue Mound. Spreading small-leaved evergreen. …
- Blue Sapphire. Dark purple-green evergreen leaves on arching stems. …
- Concha. Larger grower clothed in small evergreen leaves. …
- Cool Blue. New variegated dwarf form. …
- Dark Star. Deep purple-blue honey-scented flowers on arching stems. …
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How quickly does ceanothus Victoria grow?
Ceanothus ‘Victoria' (Californian lilac ‘Victoria') will reach a height of 2.5m and
a spread of 3m after 10-20 years
.
Why is my ceanothus going yellow?
Ceanothus plant leaves turn yellow when the plant is overwatered.
Underwatering causes
Ceanothus leaves to turn yellow too.
Is ceanothus a climber?
In addition to well known and versatile ivy plants, we have
flowering evergreen climbers
such as the fruit bearing vines such as the spectacular passion flower, beautifully scented flowering jasmine and shrubs that climb such as ceanothus and pyracantha.
Is there a dwarf ceanothus?
Dwarf shrub –
Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions
. Medium shrub – Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height – grown for their dense bunches of small blue, pink or white flowers. Full sun – with shelter from cold winds.
Can you move ceanothus?
You will be running a risk –
a mature ceanothus does not take very kindly to transplanting
, although now would be a very good time to attempt it. Take as large as rootball as possible and have the new planting area prepared in advance. Replant promptly. Make sure your new location is well draining and in full sun.
