Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Silver Surprise'
Carmel creeper 'Silver Surprise'
Ceanothus Ceanothus
'Silver Surprise' _ 'Silver Surprise' is an evergreen, low growing shrub with striking, creamy-white, irregular variegation along the margins of the green, glossy leaves and is covered in masses of pale blue flowers in late spring.
Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Silver Surprise' is: Evergreen
sweet smelling
Dense, Prostrate
Blue in Spring
Variegated, Green, Grey, White in All seasons
Scale insects Scale insects
Honey fungus Honey fungus
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Silver Surprise' (Carmel creeper 'Silver Surprise' ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position.
Chalky, 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 griseus var. horizontalis 'Silver Surprise'
Carmel creeper 'Silver Surprise'
Ceanothus Ceanothus
'Silver Surprise' _ 'Silver Surprise' is an evergreen, low growing shrub with striking, creamy-white, irregular variegation along the margins of the green, glossy leaves and is covered in masses of pale blue flowers in late spring.
Evergreen
sweet smelling
Dense, Prostrate
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Blue in Spring
Variegated, Green, Grey, White in All seasons
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Silver Surprise' (Carmel creeper 'Silver Surprise' ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 8
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
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... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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