Ceanothus Concha

One of our most popular evergreen flowering shrubs, the arching branches are clothed in bright blue flowers that emerge from reddish purple buds during April and May giving a dazzling display. The small finely toothed evergreen leaves will then make a great backdrop for the flowers of other plants later in the season. Ceanothus Concha is a good plant for bringing insects and wildlife into the garden.

This is one of the hardier varieties but all evergreen Ceanothus appreciate some shelter away from damaging cold winds, they are best grown on a warm sunny wall, at the back of a sheltered flowerbed of even as an unusual informal spring flowering hedge if your garden is sheltered. (Hedge height 120-150cm, trim after flowering).

Ceanothus are easy to grow and the young shrubs develop quite quickly once established, just choose a well drained and sheltered spot.

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How to grow Ceanothus Concha

Position: Best in full sun.

Foliage: Evergreen shrub, leaves stay on all year.

Soil and site: Any soil that does not waterlog in winter, sheltered spot or sunny wall

Flowering time: April and May

Growth rate: moderate/fast

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

Hardiness: Moderately hardy, may need winter protection in cold areas.

Aftercare: Water regularly after planting and through the first season until established. Remove dead branches and tidy up as required after flowering.

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