Mahala mat
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A creeping, evergreen shrub, spreading to 1.5m wide, with leathery, dark green, toothed leaves, and producing masses of bright blue flowers in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Mahala mat (Ceanothus prostratus)
- Genus
- Ceanothus
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Mahala mat
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Mahala mat
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Mahala mat care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in mid to late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong, cold winds. Lime tolerant but may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. See ceanothus cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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