Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Repens' - Californian Lilac: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Repens' - Californian Lilac
Type	Shrub, Ground cover, Evergreen
Size	Low Border (up to 50cm height)
Form	Spreading
Colours	Medium green Foliage, Dark blue Flowers (Summer)
Care	Low/easy maintenance
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Fast growing

This spreading low growing evergreen shrub makes great ground cover for a south facing dry location. Blue flowers are borne in profusion throughout late spring / early summer on an attractive carpet of waxy dark green foliage. 1m tall with a spread 2m - 3m.

Cultivation tips: Ceanothus will tolerate a wide range of soil types as long as they are well drained. For best results plant in a warm sheltered spot full sun and make best use of this tough plant by using it in hot dry problem spots where it will flourish in the poorest of soils. Ceanothus do not appreciate the cold or shade. Prune lightly to shape in early Spring.