blue blossom
Also known as: blue brush
A large, vigorous, upright, evergreen shrub to 6m tall, with arching branches and small, glossy, mid-green leaves. Bears large clustersof tiny, pale to dark blue flowers in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue blossom (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus)
- Genus
- Ceanothus
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue blossom
Distribution map
Western US
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue blossom
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blue blossom 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood 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 to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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