Ceanothus azureus
Californian lilac
Ceanothus Ceanothus
C. azureus - C. azureus is a large evergreen shrub with small dark-green, ovate leaves. In summer it bears many small panicles of bright blue flowers.
Ceanothus azureus is: Evergreen
Bushy, Dense
Bright-blue in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Honey fungus Honey fungus
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Ceanothus azureus (Californian lilac) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Ceanothus azureus
Californian lilac
Ceanothus Ceanothus
C. azureus - C. azureus is a large evergreen shrub with small dark-green, ovate leaves. In summer it bears many small panicles of bright blue flowers.
Evergreen
Bushy, Dense
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Bright-blue in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Ceanothus azureus (Californian lilac) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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