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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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2m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark'
Other names: Californian lilac 'Skylark'
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Genus: Ceanothus
Variety or cultivar: 'Skylark' _ 'Skylark' is a dense, evergreen shrub with arching branches bearing narrow, dark green leaves and clusters of dark blue flowers in spring and early summer.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' is: Evergreen
Flower: Bright-blue in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Bushy, Dense
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' (Californian lilac 'Skylark') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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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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