Ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue' (Californian Lilac)
Common Name: Californian Lilac
Latin Name: Ceanothus arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'
Soil: well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: Mid to late Spring/ Deep blue flowers
Hardiness: Frost hardy
Eventual height/ spread: 5m/6m
Special features: A round headed shrub, ideal for growing up a south facing wall. (Evergreen)
Ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue' is perhaps best grown as a wall shrub since it is somewhat tender. It forms a substantial shrub with such masses of blue flowers in the spring that the branches arch downwards with the weight of the blossom - a wonderful blue heaven with a slight honey perfume.
Ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue' - Flower
Ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue' - Flowers
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