glory mat
Also known as: Point Reyes ceanothus; Point Reyes creeper
A vigorous, compact, bushy, woody evergreen species of shrub with small, oblong-shaped, ridged glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of bright blue to purple flowers appear in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- glory mat (Ceanothus gloriosus)
- Genus
- Ceanothus
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 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 glory mat
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of glory mat
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glory mat care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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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-hardwood cuttings
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 to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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