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Beginner
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2.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Ceanothus 'Italian Skies'
Other names: Californian lilac 'Italian Skies'
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Genus: Ceanothus
Variety or cultivar: 'Italian Skies' _ 'Italian Skies' is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves and compact conical clusters of small, bright blue flowers in late spring.
Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' is: Evergreen
Flower: Blue in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Branching, Compact
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' (Californian lilac 'Italian Skies') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2.5m 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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| Soil types: |
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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