Plants > Shrubs

Mahala mat

Ceanothus prostratus

Genus: Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae

About this plant

A creeping, evergreen shrub, spreading up to 1.5m wide, with leathery, dark green, toothed leaves, producing masses of bright blue flowers in spring

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil sheltered from cold, drying winds. See ceanothus cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Low MaintenanceFlower Borders

Planting Places

Greenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years