Ceanothus 'Remote Blue' (Mountain Lilac)
Mountain Lilac 'Remote Blue', California Lilac 'Remote Blue'
Fast-growing, Ceanothus 'Remote Blue' (Mountain Lilac) is a mounding evergreen shrub noted for its abundant clusters, up to 3 in. long (7 cm), of clear blue flowers in mid to late spring. Attracting bees and butterflies, the blossoms open from charcoal-blue buds and are so profuse that they literally cover the shrub for an outstanding display. They compliment the glossy foliage of small oval dark green leaves, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), which add sparkle to the garden year-round. Perfect for the waterwise or xeric landscape, Remote Blue Ceanothus is useful as an informal flowering hedge, as a screen or specimen.
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall and wide (180-240 cm) .
- Thrives in well-drained soils in full sun. Requires good drainage and occasional to moderate irrigation. Sensitive to too much water. Drought tolerant once established.
- Excellent plant for sunny areas, banks and slopes, hedges and screens.
- Easy to grow, this plant is difficult to transplant once established.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
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 (Mid,Late) |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 72" – 96" (180cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | 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 |
---|---|
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 (Mid,Late) |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 72" – 96" (180cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Ceanothus - California Lilac