Product description
Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point’ is a popular California Lilac shrub with vigorous spreading habit. It forms a perfect mounding bush, smothered in bright deep blue flowers from late spring until early summer. It is a neat ornamental shrub commonly planted Ceanothus variety in California.
It will demand enough space in your garden, as it spreads covering ground quickly. It is grown for its beautiful display of blue flowers that are very pretty and attract bees. It forms a perfect mound of glossy oval leaves that provide year-round interest. This California Lilac is suitable for coastal areas.
Yankee Point shrubs can withstand more water and clay than other California Lilac varieties. Plant them in sun near coastal areas, or inland in a sheltered location with dappled, afternoon shade. The foliage and flowers will need shelter from cold harsh winds.
Pruning this fast-growing bush will be necessary to give it a handsome appearance. Sheer with a hedging trimmer but avoid chopping the stems.
California ‘Yankee Point’ Lilac is an excellent flowering bush that is suitable for large-scale ground cover and for growing against walls. They look extremely beautiful and will create a magnificent floral show in a border.
California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
Ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
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Product description
Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point’ is a popular California Lilac shrub with vigorous spreading habit. It forms a perfect mounding bush, smothered in bright deep blue flowers from late spring until early summer. It is a neat ornamental shrub commonly planted Ceanothus variety in California.
It will demand enough space in your garden, as it spreads covering ground quickly. It is grown for its beautiful display of blue flowers that are very pretty and attract bees. It forms a perfect mound of glossy oval leaves that provide year-round interest. This California Lilac is suitable for coastal areas.
Yankee Point shrubs can withstand more water and clay than other California Lilac varieties. Plant them in sun near coastal areas, or inland in a sheltered location with dappled, afternoon shade. The foliage and flowers will need shelter from cold harsh winds.
Pruning this fast-growing bush will be necessary to give it a handsome appearance. Sheer with a hedging trimmer but avoid chopping the stems.
California ‘Yankee Point’ Lilac is an excellent flowering bush that is suitable for large-scale ground cover and for growing against walls. They look extremely beautiful and will create a magnificent floral show in a border.
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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.
