Ceanothus (any evergreen variety) (Californian lilac (any evergreen variety))

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Lime tolerant but will become chlorotic if planted in shallow chalk. Avoid wet soils. Most Ceanothus are vigorous, but relatively short-lived.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Containers/Patio, City, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H4, H5, H3

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Spreading, Prostrate

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic