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Ceanothus azureus (Californian lilac)
1 hour care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ceanothus azureus
Other names
Californian lilac
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Species
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
Habit
Bushy, Dense
Flower
Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Honey fungus Honey fungus
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ceanothus azureus (Californian lilac) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Ceanothus azureus
Other names
Californian lilac
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Species
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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Dense
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Colour
Flower
Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ceanothus azureus (Californian lilac) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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