Product description
El Dorado is an unusual variety of Ceanothus noted for its striking colourful foliage and flowers. This Variegated Californian Lilac an evergreen upright summer plant that blooms blue flowers in clusters and lime-green leaves that set a beautiful contrast. Its flowers are fragrant that attract bees and butterflies. It’s a fascinating bushy shrub that is sure to brighten up shady areas in your garden. Use it along wall-side borders to add year-round interest to the garden.
The broad leaves of El Dorado appear very prominent on sunny days. The oval leaves are marked with irregular yellow margins and green in the centre. The arching branches of this shrub are covered with leaves from top to the bottom that makes it a beautiful single specimen.
In late spring or early summer, cylindrical clusters of small-medium blue flowers appear that are scented. This combination of golden foliage and blue flowers create an unusual but eye-catching display.
El Dorado will thrive in full sun to partial shade but avoid strong afternoon sun to prevent scorching of the leaves. Plant it in a sheltered spot in average to medium moisture soil that is regularly drained. It is an easy to grow shrub but it is difficult to transplant once established, so choose the location wisely.
Prune El Dorado lightly in May-June after flowering. The plant turns drought tolerant once it is established and reaches a height of 1.5 metres.
Ceanothus El Dorado makes a charming and attractive hedge with evergreen foliage. It is an ideal specimen plant for sunny spots or used as in shrub borders and wall-side borders.
California Lilac
Ceanothus 'El Dorado'
Ceanothus 'El Dorado'
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Product description
El Dorado is an unusual variety of Ceanothus noted for its striking colourful foliage and flowers. This Variegated Californian Lilac an evergreen upright summer plant that blooms blue flowers in clusters and lime-green leaves that set a beautiful contrast. Its flowers are fragrant that attract bees and butterflies. It’s a fascinating bushy shrub that is sure to brighten up shady areas in your garden. Use it along wall-side borders to add year-round interest to the garden.
The broad leaves of El Dorado appear very prominent on sunny days. The oval leaves are marked with irregular yellow margins and green in the centre. The arching branches of this shrub are covered with leaves from top to the bottom that makes it a beautiful single specimen.
In late spring or early summer, cylindrical clusters of small-medium blue flowers appear that are scented. This combination of golden foliage and blue flowers create an unusual but eye-catching display.
El Dorado will thrive in full sun to partial shade but avoid strong afternoon sun to prevent scorching of the leaves. Plant it in a sheltered spot in average to medium moisture soil that is regularly drained. It is an easy to grow shrub but it is difficult to transplant once established, so choose the location wisely.
Prune El Dorado lightly in May-June after flowering. The plant turns drought tolerant once it is established and reaches a height of 1.5 metres.
Ceanothus El Dorado makes a charming and attractive hedge with evergreen foliage. It is an ideal specimen plant for sunny spots or used as in shrub borders and wall-side borders.
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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.
