Ceanothus 'Dark Star'-0
RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit RHS Plants for Pollinators

Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’Californian Lilac

£18.95

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Overview

An early flowering shrub with dark blue flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies. Provides year round foliage colour and is easy to grow. Likes a sunny position.

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  • Planting: Plant in well-drained soil with shelter from strong winds. Add Tree and Shrub Planting Feed to aid development.
  • Aspect: Ceanothus grow best in full sun.
  • Care: Trim off dead wood and old flowers in spring using sharp secateurs. Do not hard prune. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring whilst the plant is still establishing.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Aspect

Sun
Award

,

Flower Colour

Blue
Flower Type

Cluster
Flowering Month

May, June, July
Foliage Colour

Green
Foliage Type

Evergreen
Hardiness

Hardy
Height after 10 years*

2 metres (6-7ft)
Soil Type

Acid, Alkaline, Normal
Special Attributes

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