Ceanothus Autumnal Blue

Evergreen Ceanothus are always popular and this one is really useful being an autumn flowering type, bringing valuable colour to the garden when many plants have faded.

Ceanothus Autumnal Blue is a handsome shrub with small rounded glossy green leaves, from August until October powder puff clusters of sky blue flowers erupt from the branches bringing a welcome injection of colour later in the season.

Ceanothus prefer well drained soil, this is certainly one of the hardier varieties but still appreciates a sheltered spot away from harsh north or east winds. Grow Ceanothus Autumnal Blue against a warm sunny wall, at the back of a sheltered bed or even as an unusual evergreen flowering hedge if your garden is sheltered. (Suitable for a hedge of 150cm or so, trim in spring)

Autumnal Blue is a strong and upright growing Ceanothus, once well established it needs little maintenance.

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How to grow Ceanothus Autumnal Blue

Position: Best in full sun.

Foliage: Evergreen, leaves stay on all year.

Soil and site: Well drained soil, needs a sheltered spot away from strong winds.

Flowering time: from august until october.

Growth rate: moderate/fast

Ultimate height and spread: 300cm high x 300cm wide if untrimmed.

Hardiness: Moderately hardy

Aftercare: Water regularly after planting and through the first season until established. Trim in spring to remove dead wood and tidy up (and reduce the size if required)

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