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Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Silver Surprise' (Carmel creeper 'Silver Surprise' )
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per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Silver Surprise'
Other names
Carmel creeper 'Silver Surprise'
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
'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
Fragrance
sweet smelling
Habit
Dense, Prostrate
Flower
Blue in Spring
Foliage
Variegated, Green, Grey, White in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
Honey fungus Honey fungus
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position.
Soil type
Chalky, 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 griseus var. horizontalis 'Silver Surprise'
Other names
Carmel creeper 'Silver Surprise'
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
'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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
sweet smelling
Habit
Dense, Prostrate
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Colour
Flower
Blue in Spring
Foliage
Variegated, Green, Grey, White in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position.
Soil type
Chalky, 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 8
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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... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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