Ceanothus 'Pershore Zanzibar' (California Lilac)
California Lilac 'Pershore Zanzibar', Ceanothus 'Zanzibar', Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Zanzibar', Variegated 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.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ceanothus - California Lilac |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ceanothus - California Lilac |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Ceanothus - California Lilac