Ceanothus 'Autumnal Blue' (Californian Lilac)

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Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: August to October
Hardiness: fully hardy
This handsome, evergreen shrub has fluffy clusters of sky-blue flowers from August to October and small, glossy, bright green leaves.It has a strong, upright habit and is ideal for training on a sunny wall, or for the back of a south or west-facing shrub border or sunny wall. Although it is one of the hardier varieties of Californian lilac, it does needs protection from strong winds.Garden care: In spring remove any dead or damaged stems, cut back some of the main stems to the base and reduce the stems on the previous year's growth to within 2-4 buds of the older wood.

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