California Lilac 'Autumnal Blue', Ceanothus arboreus 'Autumnal Blue'
Fast-growing, award-winner Ceanothus ‘Autumnal Blue’ (California Lilac) is a bushy, medium-sized evergreen shrub noted for its abundant, fluffy clusters of sky-blue flowers in late summer and early fall. The flowers are so profuse that they literally cover the bush, creating a breathtaking floral display. Featuring a strong, upright habit, this very pretty California Lilac is clad with small, glossy, bright green leaves. Usually ignored by deer, this pretty shrub is prized by birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. A great California Lilac selection for the late season garden.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Ceanothus |
| Common names | California Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height | 10' (3m) |
| Spread | 10' (3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Ceanothus |
| Common names | California Lilac |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height | 10' (3m) |
| Spread | 10' (3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Ceanothus ‘Autumnal Blue’ (California Lilac) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceanothus ‘Autumnal Blue’ (California Lilac) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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