ceanothus - A Selection

Thompson & Morgan Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ produces conical, deep-blue flower heads that smother the foliage creating a stunning, hazy effect from May to June. A well-known variety of Californian Lilac, this variety has earned itself a coveted RHS AGM. The small, dark, evergreen leaves provide year round colour and interest in a sheltered position. Thompson & Morgan Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ is a hardy, medium-sized shrub that is ideal for the back of mixed borders. This

A well-known Californian Lilac variety that has earned the coveted RHS AGM. From May to June, Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' produces conical, deep blue flower heads that smother the foliage, creating a stunning, hazy effect. In a sheltered location, the small, dark green leaves are evergreen, providing year-round colour. This hardy, medium-sized shrub is ideal for the back of mixed borders or as a colourful wall shrub when trained against a sunny wall. Height and spread: 2.5m (8?).

The RHS AGM Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' has glossy, dark green leaves and a mass of deep blue flowers in April and May. This medium-sized shrub adds late-spring colour to borders while also providing year-round evergreen structure. It, like all Ceanothus, attracts pollinating insects and is always buzzing with bees. It's ideal for a sunny spot in the garden, where it'll provide a lovely backdrop for summer perennials. Height: 150 cm (59). Spread: 250 cm (98).

Fabulous deep blue flowers

With its long flowering period and compact habit, Ceanothus 'Marie Bleu' is ideal for rockeries, cottage gardens and wildlife gardens ? where it will attract pollinating insects. This neat, rounded specimen forms a good ground cover or low hedging. Glossy green, deciduous foliage cloaks its well-branched stems throughout the summer. A haze of lilac blue flowers appears from July to September, followed by attractive red seed capsules that extend the season of interest well into the autumn.

This compact, spreading evergreen shrub has arching stems which are smothered in small, shiny, deep green leaves with a bronze tinge. Ceanothus 'Blue Sapphire' will burst into bloom from late spring to early summer, bearing dense, rounded clusters of tiny, vibrant blue flowers, creating a magnificent display that will be adored by bees. This fully hardy shrub requires very little maintenance and will love a sunny area with well-drained soil Height: 1.2cm (4ft). Spread: 2m (6ft).

A truly garden worthy hybrid that combines strong growth, dark green leaves, hardiness and compact habit. Delicate soft fuzzy misty blue blue flowers appear in spring, followed by red seed capsules that extend garden interest in late summer. Highly versatile and tolerant of dry and infertile soils. Excellent low mounded form, ideal for massing in the landscape or order

Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus Repens (Californian Lilac) is perfect for the front of a border as it naturally forms a small mound that is evergreen and frost hardy. It is perfect for adding some structure and ground cover to cottage gardens and prefers a position in rich fertile soil in full sun.

Ceanothus Victoria or The Californian Lilac, commonly known as, is an evergreen shrub, bearing small glossy dark green leaves. Deep blue flowers are borne profusely in large clusters during in mid-summer, the colour of these flowers are magnificent and really stand out within a shrub or mixed border. Provides all year round interest. Fully Hardy, will grow in any garden in a full sun or semi-shaded area and can grow to approx 6-8ft tall. This variety is perfect for growing against a wall or

This is a compact evergreen shrub covered in small glossy leaves. In late Spring/early summer the plant becomes covered in tiny blue flowers which attracts bees. This is a full hardy, low maintenance shrub.Grow Ceanothus in a well-drained site in full sun.Prune after flowering, and feed and mulch after pruning. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Once established, lavatera plants require only occasional attention. Pruning lavatera is

Discover the effortless beauty of Ceanothus x delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles', the perfect shrub for novice gardeners or those seeking a low-maintenance addition to their outdoor space. With its rounded shape and powder-blue flowers, this variety fills gardens with charm and vibrancy throughout the summer months. Not only does it boast rapid growth, but it also attracts bees and butterflies with its sweetly-scented nectar, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden. Awarded the prestigious RHS

This spreading shrub forms shapely low mounds of evergreen foliage that creates fabulous groundcover. In late spring, this Californian Lilac is smothered in masses of powder blue flowers that create a wonderful, soft hazy appearance. Awarded an RHS AGM for its garden performance, Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens is ideal for planting on banks and at the front of sunny shrub borders, or adding useful evergreen structure throughout the garden. Features and Benefits Fabulous late spring colour Loved

Elevate your garden with the captivating beauty of Ceanothus Pallidus Marie Simon. This pink California Lilac is a showstopper, boasting a froth of pale mauve-pink blooms that grace the garden from midsummer to autumn. As the blooms fade, the shrub reveals attractive red seed capsules, adding further visual interest. In autumn, the deciduous foliage transforms, shedding its glossy green leaves to expose an elegant framework of purple-red stems, adding seasonal charm to the landscape. With its

A spreading shrub that will form abundance of low evergreen foliage, which in late spring will burst with dusky blue flowers for an amazing display of Californian Lilac groundcover. So useful for adding structure to borders and beds in the garden, this variety has been awarded an RHS AGM for garden performance. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens fits in perfectly planted at the front of sunny borders around other shrubs, or as an evergreen structural addition throughout your garden. Height: 1m (3').

A beautiful California Lilac producing a profusion of airy pink flowers on purple stems, against a backdrop of shiny green leaves. From mid summer to autumn the fluffy-looking blooms of Ceanothus 'Marie-rose' become a magnet to pollinators and are followed by red seed capsules that continues interest deep into autumn. This medium-sized deciduous shrub makes a wonderful feature trained as a wall shrub or for the back of borders. Height and spread: 150cm (59).

Ceanothus 'Concha', a fantastic ornamental shrub, to illuminate your garden with a blaze of blue flowers every spring. This low-maintenance evergreen shrub is dense and bushy, with a swath of glossy deep-green leaves that cover it all year. This variety of Californian Lilac, which grows to be quite large over time, is an excellent choice for a free-standing specimen shrub or small tree. These wonderful shrubs thrive in sunny, sheltered conditions and are ideal for training against a