Ceanothus ‘Pershore Zanzibar’ (California Lilac)

A lovely selection of variegated California Lilac, Ceanothus ‘Pershore Zanzibar’ is a bushy, evergreen shrub noted for its striking foliage. Adorned with a dark green blotch in their center, the pale greenish-yellow leaves take on a rich gold coloration as the season progresses. They create a lovely contrast with the abundant clusters of light blue flowers which open in late spring and early summer. Usually ignored by deer, this pretty shrub is prized by birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. A fast grower, this unusual evergreen shrub sparks interest all year-round, even when not in bloom.

• Grows up to 5-8 ft. tall and wide (150-240 cm).
• Thrives in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Provide a sheltered position. Drought and salt tolerant.
• Excellent plant for sunny areas, ideal as a specimen plant, wall-side borders, banks and slopes, hedges and screens or planted in shrub borders. Perfectly suited to coastal gardens as this plant doesn’t mind salt-laden sea air.
• Easy to grow, this plant is difficult to transplant once established.
• Prune after flowering.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
• Watch for honey fungus.