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Ceanothus 'Concha' (Californian lilac 'Concha')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 3m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Ceanothus 'Concha'

Other names: Californian lilac 'Concha'


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Genus: Ceanothus

Variety or cultivar: 'Concha' _ 'Concha' is a dense, evergreen shrub with arching branches, narrow, dark green leaves and clusters of deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer.

Ceanothus 'Concha' is: Evergreen

Flower: Dark-blue, Purple in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Bushy, Arching

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Scale insects

Specific diseases: Honey fungus

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Ceanothus 'Concha' (Californian lilac 'Concha') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: City, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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Moving Ceanothus

Question from Siobhán Dunne

Can Ceanothus be moved successfully? and if so When can it be moved?

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  • Posted: Tue. 15th May 2012 16:13

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