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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' (Blueblossom 'Millerton Point')
1 hour care
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per year
6m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point'
Other names
Blueblossom 'Millerton Point', Californian lilac 'Millerton Point'
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
'Millerton Point' _ 'Millerton Point' is a vigorous, evergreen shrub with spreading branches bearing glossy, mid-green leaves and creamy white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Dense, Spreading, Upright
Flower
White, Cream in Spring; Cream, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-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
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' (Blueblossom 'Millerton Point') will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 6m 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, sunny position.
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 thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point'
Other names
Blueblossom 'Millerton Point', Californian lilac 'Millerton Point'
Genus
Ceanothus Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
'Millerton Point' _ 'Millerton Point' is a vigorous, evergreen shrub with spreading branches bearing glossy, mid-green leaves and creamy white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Dense, Spreading, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White, Cream in Spring; Cream, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' (Blueblossom 'Millerton Point') will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 6m 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, sunny position.
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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