creeping blue blossom
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Vigorous evergreen shrub about 90cm tall and 2.5m wide, with a spreading habit, but much taller when grown against a wall. Arching branches bear glossy mid-green leaves to 4cm long. Masses of light blue flowers, in compact panicles are produced in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- creeping blue blossom (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens)
- Genus
- Ceanothus
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of creeping blue blossom
Distribution map
Western USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of creeping blue blossom
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creeping blue blossom 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 to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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