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Ceanothus 'Lemon and Lime' (California lilac 'Lemon and Lime')
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ceanothus 'Lemon and Lime'
Other names
California lilac 'Lemon and Lime', Ceanothus 'Lemon-Lime', Ceanothus 'Lemon & Lime'
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
'Lemon and Lime' _ 'Lemon and Lime' is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub bearing small, lance-shaped, dark green leaves with wide, pale yellow margins and compact, dense panicles of deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Ceanothus 'Lemon and Lime' is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Upright
Flower
Dark-blue in Spring; Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green, Pale-yellow, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8 after flowering. Mulch and feed after pruning.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ceanothus 'Lemon and Lime' (California lilac 'Lemon and Lime') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Will need protection in cold winters.
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.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Ceanothus 'Lemon and Lime'
Other names
California lilac 'Lemon and Lime', Ceanothus 'Lemon-Lime', Ceanothus 'Lemon & Lime'
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
'Lemon and Lime' _ 'Lemon and Lime' is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub bearing small, lance-shaped, dark green leaves with wide, pale yellow margins and compact, dense panicles of deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Dark-blue in Spring; Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green, Pale-yellow, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8 after flowering. Mulch and feed after pruning.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ceanothus 'Lemon and Lime' (California lilac 'Lemon and Lime') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Will need protection in cold winters.
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.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, 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... |
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| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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