Ceanothus Celestial Blue
Identification
Description
A very blue, blue flowered California lilac. This is a larger bush, that could be utilized as a medium screen or an accent, as has been done with Julia Phelps, grows well in decomposed granite. This is a hybrid of unknown parentage. Height is 6-8 ft. and width is 8 feet. The most flourescent Ceanothus we've seen. There is a flower on the plant 9-10 months of the year, and when the bush explodes in summer it's abuzz with color and life. Hardy to 0 degrees F? A very attractive Mountain Lilac that came up from seed behind one of our greenhouses. After 10 years of massive purple/blue flower shows and the plant staying good looking we starting growing it. (If a plant can hang around here for more that a few years and survive, we should probably grow it.) The myth of Ceanothus being short lived is primarily spread by incompetent gardeners that insist on drip, summer water and soil amending. Native plants hate all three. Expect a 20-25 year life in most gardens. Click here for more about Mountain Lilacs.
Characteristics
Ceanothus Celestial Blue tolerates sand.
Ceanothus Celestial Blue is great for a bird garden.
Ceanothus Celestial Blue's foliage type is evergreen and has fragrance.
Ceanothus Celestial Blue's flower color is violet, has a fragrance and is edible.
Ranges for Ceanothus Celestial Blue
| ph: | 5.00 to 7.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 2.00 to 3.00 |
| width[m]: | 3.00 to 4.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 40.00 to 100.00 |