Ceanothus Skylark | Californian lilac ‘Skylark’ - 50-60cm, 9lt

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Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ is a compact, bushy, dome-shaped, evergreen shrub with small, toothed, glossy, leathery, dark green leaves and large clusters of tiny, fragrant, deep blue flowers blooming in late spring and early summer. Flowers are followed by hard, nut-like capsules. Attractive to birds and butterflies. Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ prefers average, alkaline to neutral, moist, well-drained soils, but can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions. It thrives in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Mediterranean climate plant, it is tolerant of sea salt and maritime conditions. Tolerant of urban pollution. Easy to grow, but difficult to transplant. Low maintenance plant. Californian lilac ‘Skylark’ is a wonderful shrub, perfect as a specimen plant in cottage, coastal, urban, and gravel gardens. Great for banks and slopes, shrub borders, and wall-side borders. Excellent for informal, flowering hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Details

  • Pot Size

    2

  • Height (cm)

    20-25cm

  • Common Name

    Californian lilac ‘Skylark’

  • Family

    Rhamnaceae

  • Type

    evergreen shrub

  • Time to maturity

    5–10 years

Mature Height 1.5–2.5m

Mature Width: 1.5–2.5m

Shape/habit: bushy

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