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Californian lilac 'Blue Sapphire' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Californian lilac 'Blue Sapphire'

Ceanothus 'Blue Sapphire'^PBR

Genus: Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae

About this plant

'Blue Sapphire' is an arching, evergreen shrub with glossy, very dark green foliage with bronze tints.Tight clusters of small, richblue flowers are produced in mid- to late spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. See ceanothus cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Can get scale insects

Diseases

May be affected by honey fungus and phytophthora root disease

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorGreenhouseConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years