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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens 'Yankee Point' Californian Lilac pot grown evergreen shrub.

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens Californian Lilac 'Yankee Point'

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Ceanothus repens is a stunning shrub often called Yankee Point or the California Lilac.  It is a dwarf evergreen that bursts into flower from May to June with masses of compact powder blue flowers.  It has a spreading yet compact habit but perfect for borders, against a wall, or feature specimen.  Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, the hardy Ceanothus is attractive to bees and butterflies in the gardens.. Read more

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Shrubs

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens Yankee Point, California Lilac

Ceanothus repens is a stunning shrub often called Yankee Point or the California Lilac.  It is a dwarf evergreen that bursts into flower from May to June with masses of compact powder blue flowers.  It has a spreading yet compact habit but perfect for borders, against a wall, or feature specimen.  Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, the hardy Ceanothus is attractive to bees and butterflies in the gardens.

Common Name: California Lilac, Yankee Point

Genus: Ceanothus    

Species:  thyrsiflorus

Variety:  repens

Skill Level:  Beginner

Type:  3 Litre Pot Grown

Size:  30-40cm tall

Growth Rate:  Medium

Growth Habit:  Evergreen, Low spreading, dense, compact

Flowers: Powder blue flowers, compact panicles

Planting Location:  Full sun, for best results

Soil Type:  Well-draining soil, moist, fertile

pH:  neutral, alkaline, acid

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Height: 1-1.5m

Spread: 1-4m

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
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