Ceanothus Trewithen Blue - Description

Latin Name: Ceanothus Trewithen Blue
Common Name: Californian Lilac Trewithen Blue
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor
Size: 6 meters high and wide

Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Ceanothus Trewithen Blue - Delivery

Delivery Info: Your vibrant Californian lilac will be carefully packaged and shipped to your doorstep, ready to thrive in your garden.

Ceanothus Trewithen Blue - Characteristics

Mature Size: 6 meters high and wide
Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade
Shape: Large, spreading habit with arching branches
Hardy: Hardy once established

Ceanothus Trewithen Blue - Uses

Uses in Garden: ideal as a backdrop in borders or trained on the wall as a climber

Ceanothus Trewithen Blue - Planting Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun
Frost Hardy: Yes
Fast or Slow Growing: Moderate growth rate
Pruning Advice: Prune after flowering.

Ceanothus Trewithen Blue - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Instruction: Sow seeds in well-draining soil, lightly covering them. Water gently and keep consistently moist until germination occurs.
Trench Preparation: No trench preparation required. Ensure good soil drainage.
Positioning of Plants: Choose a sunny spot, sheltered from strong winds.
Plant Spacing: Space plants 5 meters apart.
Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after flowering.

Facts About Ceanothus Trewithen Blue:

Ceanothus Trewithen Blue is a beautiful and hardy evergreen shrub native to California. It features stunning blue flowers in spring and early summer, attracting pollinators to your garden. This large form of the Ceanothus is ideal to cover a South or West-facing wall making a beautiful backdrop for other spring flowering plants and bulbs.