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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeshrub
Distribution
Ceanothus griseus horizontalis
Carmel ceanothus
Flower Color
Description
Vigorous evergreen shrub to 3m tall and wide, with dark green leaves to 5cm long, grey-silky on the reverse, and pale lilac-blue to dark blue flowers in dense clusters in late spring and early summer
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 9-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsWall side borders