Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’

California Lilac, Wild Lilac

£15.95

Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’ is an evergreen shrub with dense, glossy foliage and striking powder blue flower clusters, ideal for adding colour to borders or as a wall shrub. Hardy, fast-growing and low-maintenance, it thrives in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot.

Item code:
CITS-3
Pot size:
3Ltr pot
Height:
25/30cm tall
£15.95
Origin: California, USA; horticultural origin
Genus: Ceanothus
Species / Cultivar: thyrsiflorus / Italian Skies
Common Name: California Lilac, Wild Lilac
Soil: Well drained
Soil that does not show much signs of moisture, either visibly or when handled.
Growth Rate: Fast
Expect to see prolific growth, especially during growing season.
Toxicity: Pet friendly
There is no reported toxicity to pets and humans.
Maintenance: Low
Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.
Situation: Full Sun
Wants direct, unfiltered sunlight most of the day, such as a south facing position.
Eventual Height: 2m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 3m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy
Survives unprotected in an average winter. May need protection in extreme long frosts.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.

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