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Ceanothus ‘Remote Blue’ (Mountain Lilac)

Mountain Lilac 'Remote Blue', California Lilac 'Remote Blue'

Ceanothus  'Remote Blue', California Lilac Remote Blue, Mountain Lilac, Blue Flowers, Fragrant Shrubs, Evergreen Shrubs

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.

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 Rhamnaceae
Genus Ceanothus
Common names 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)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Low
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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Alternative Plants to Consider

Ceanothus integerrimus (Deerbrush)
Ceanothus oliganthus (Hairy Ceanothus)
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus (Carmel Ceanothus)
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus (Blue Blossom)
Ceanothus cuneatus (Buckbrush)
Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’ (Small Leaf Mountain Lilac)

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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 Rhamnaceae
Genus Ceanothus
Common names 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)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Low
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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Do I Need?
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