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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens (Creeping blue blossom)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens

Other names: Creeping blue blossom


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Genus: Ceanothus

Species: C. thyrsiflorus var. repens - C. thyrsiflorus var. repens is an evergreen, low-growing shrub with fluffy, powder-blue flowers in summer.

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens is: Evergreen

Flower: Pale-blue in Spring; Pale-blue in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Bushy, Mat Forming, Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Scale insects

Specific diseases: Honey fungus

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


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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens (Creeping blue blossom) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 4m 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 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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