Product description
A very showy variety of Ceanothus with dense flowering throughout the foliage. The Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ is a spreading, evergreen species of Californian Lilac with ovate, dark green leaves and striking deep blue flowers which appear in all over the plant in rounded clusters from late Spring. The tiny, richly coloured flowers are quite fragrant and contrast nicely with the darker foliage surrounding them. A great low maintenance shrub suitable for most positions including coastal areas.
Plant in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Keep in full sun in a sheltered position. In areas with very hot Summers this plant appreciates some shaded during the warmest periods of the day. Requires very little water and is drought tolerant once established. May suffer some leaf damage in Winter without suitable protection.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Dark Star'
Ceanothus 'Dark Star'
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Product description
A very showy variety of Ceanothus with dense flowering throughout the foliage. The Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ is a spreading, evergreen species of Californian Lilac with ovate, dark green leaves and striking deep blue flowers which appear in all over the plant in rounded clusters from late Spring. The tiny, richly coloured flowers are quite fragrant and contrast nicely with the darker foliage surrounding them. A great low maintenance shrub suitable for most positions including coastal areas.
Plant in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Keep in full sun in a sheltered position. In areas with very hot Summers this plant appreciates some shaded during the warmest periods of the day. Requires very little water and is drought tolerant once established. May suffer some leaf damage in Winter without suitable protection.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Provide a support to train the plant for more structured, formal appearance.
How to Water
Water regularly during the first few growing seasons. After this, ceanothus is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
How to Plant
Choose a sheltered spot out of strong winds and plant ceanothus in full sun in well-draining soil. Dig a hole around twice as wide as the root ball and position the plant so the top of the root ball is at soil level. Backfill with soil and compost, gently firm down, and water in well.
