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Ceanothus 'Madagascar' (Californian lilac 'Madagascar')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ceanothus 'Madagascar'
Other names
Californian lilac 'Madagascar', California lilac 'Madagascar', Blueblossom 'Madagascar', Mountain lilac 'Madagascar'
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
'Madagascar' _ 'Madagascar' is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with toothed, deeply veined, oblong to elliptic, bright green leaves, irregularly marked dark green in the centre, and spherical clusters of bright blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Ceanothus 'Madagascar' is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Upright
Flower
Bright-blue in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, Variegated, Dark-green 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 'Madagascar' (Californian lilac 'Madagascar') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean, Planted in groups, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in a full sun or partial shade. Needs full sun in coastal areas and afternoon shade in warm, dry inland valleys. Tolerates drought along the coast but needs water in hot, dry summers. Tolerates clay and light frost.
Soil type
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 'Madagascar'
Other names
Californian lilac 'Madagascar', California lilac 'Madagascar', Blueblossom 'Madagascar', Mountain lilac 'Madagascar'
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
'Madagascar' _ 'Madagascar' is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub with toothed, deeply veined, oblong to elliptic, bright green leaves, irregularly marked dark green in the centre, and spherical clusters of bright blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Bright-blue in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, Variegated, Dark-green 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 'Madagascar' (Californian lilac 'Madagascar') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Mediterranean, Planted in groups, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in a full sun or partial shade. Needs full sun in coastal areas and afternoon shade in warm, dry inland valleys. Tolerates drought along the coast but needs water in hot, dry summers. Tolerates clay and light frost.
Soil type
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, Zone 7
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