California lilac 'Cool Blue'

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An upright, evergreen variegated shrub to 1.2m with arching branches and small, glossy, mid-green leaves with creamy white margins. Bears clusters of tiny, pale to dark blue flowers in spring

California lilac 'Cool Blue'

Scientific classification

Species
California lilac 'Cool Blue' (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Cool Blue')
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
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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California lilac 'Cool Blue'

Distribution of California lilac 'Cool Blue'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of California lilac 'Cool Blue'

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California lilac 'Cool Blue' 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

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering has finished.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- to late summer

Growing

Grow 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 and phytophthora root disease

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

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