Common Name: California lilac
Genus: Ceanothus
Species: burkwoodii
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 150cm
Spread: 200cm
Time to plant seeds: September to October
Time to take cuttings: June to August
Flowering period:
July
to
September
This bushy, compact shrub produces bright blue flowers from late summer to autumn. The plant is evergreen with attractive, dark green, fine toothed, oval leaves. Frost hardy, it prefers a sunny position with a fertile but well-drained, neutral to acid soil. It is important to protect it from strong winds. Also known as Californian lilac, it is ideal for covering a low wall or fence, where it gets protection, and is also a good choice for a small sunny garden.
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