Ceanothus Concha - Californian Lilac: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Ceanothus Concha - Californian Lilac
Type	Shrub, Ground cover, Evergreen
Size	Large Border (1 to 3m height)
Form	Spreading arching
Colours	Dark green Foliage, Dark blue Flowers (Summer early)
Care	Some maintenance required
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Fast growing

This medium sized Ceanothus is a dense growing evergreen shrub that bears clusters of light blue flowers in early summer on arching branches. Dense dark green foliage is attractive all Year round. Good for planting towards the back of a mixed border in full sun. 2m tall by 3m spread.

Cultivation tips: Ceanothus will tolerate a wide range of problematic soil types as long as they are well drained and not overly fertile. 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 poor of soils such as dry and and chalk. Ceanothus do not appreciate the cold or shade. Prune lightly to shape in early Spring.