Product description
Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ is one of the small Californian Lilac variety, featured with masses of deep blue flowers that grow in bundles on spreading thin branches. These evergreen shrubs are ideally planted in a coastal garden as ground cover for dry sunny banks.
Californian Lilac are known for their outstanding floral display during early spring and late summer.
These shrubs are tough and frost hardy, they develop tolerance to coastal salt-laden winds. Small plants of Californian Lilac need care with regular watering for growing. Plant them against a sunny wall in an average to fertile soil (clay, loamy) that is well-drained and moist.
Leaves of these flowering plants are ovate and glossy, adding a contrast to the scenic blue flower. Prune the faded flowers to encourage new blooms as these shrubs often bloom again in autumn.
The flowers bloom on the last year’s wood, make sure not to prune them too hard.
One can use Californian Lilac as hedging against a fence or as flower borders in their cottage garden. This particular Californian Lilac variety is small in size, thus makes it ideal for small space coastal gardens.
Once the plants mature, they will become hardy and drought tolerant. They will thrive in full sunlight and their stunning flowers will fascinate bees and butterflies, presenting a lustrous floral exhibition.
California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Skylark'
Ceanothus 'Skylark'
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Product description
Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ is one of the small Californian Lilac variety, featured with masses of deep blue flowers that grow in bundles on spreading thin branches. These evergreen shrubs are ideally planted in a coastal garden as ground cover for dry sunny banks.
Californian Lilac are known for their outstanding floral display during early spring and late summer.
These shrubs are tough and frost hardy, they develop tolerance to coastal salt-laden winds. Small plants of Californian Lilac need care with regular watering for growing. Plant them against a sunny wall in an average to fertile soil (clay, loamy) that is well-drained and moist.
Leaves of these flowering plants are ovate and glossy, adding a contrast to the scenic blue flower. Prune the faded flowers to encourage new blooms as these shrubs often bloom again in autumn.
The flowers bloom on the last year’s wood, make sure not to prune them too hard.
One can use Californian Lilac as hedging against a fence or as flower borders in their cottage garden. This particular Californian Lilac variety is small in size, thus makes it ideal for small space coastal gardens.
Once the plants mature, they will become hardy and drought tolerant. They will thrive in full sunlight and their stunning flowers will fascinate bees and butterflies, presenting a lustrous floral exhibition.
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Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Evergreen
Fast Growing
Hardy
Pollinator Friendly
Low Maintenance
Specifications
Botanical Name
Ceanothus 'Skylark'
Genus
Ceanothus
Plant type
Shrubs
Colour
Blue
Eventual Height
1 - 2.5m
Eventual Spread
1 - 2.5m
Hardiness
Hardy
Life Cycle
Evergreen
Sun Requirement
Full Sun,
Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
When to plant
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Planting
Period of Interest
Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Provide a support to train the plant for more structured, formal appearance.
How to Water
Water regularly during the first few growing seasons. After this, ceanothus is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
How to Plant
Choose a sheltered spot out of strong winds and plant ceanothus in full sun in well-draining soil. Dig a hole around twice as wide as the root ball and position the plant so the top of the root ball is at soil level. Backfill with soil and compost, gently firm down, and water in well.
