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Californian lilac 'Dark Star'

Ceanothus 'Dark Star'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae

About this plant

'Dark Star' is a spreading evergreen shrub with dark green, ovate leaves and clusters of deep blue-purple flowers on arching branches in late spring

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil sheltered from cold, drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years