California lilac 'Blue Cushion'
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A compact, low mound-forming evergreen shrub up to 1m high and 2m wide with arching stems and glossy dark green leaves to 3cm long. In late spring and early summer terminal and lateral panicles, 5cm long of bright blue flowers are produced
Scientific classification
- Species
- California lilac 'Blue Cushion' (Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion')
- Genus
- Ceanothus
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 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 California lilac 'Blue Cushion'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of California lilac 'Blue Cushion'
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California lilac 'Blue Cushion' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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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