Remote Blue Mountain Lilac

Carried by 2 nurseries

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Plant description

Ceanothus hybrid. This lilac has glossy dark green leaves that set off the stunning blue flowers. It is fast growing and adaptable.It grows to 1' high and 5' wide with an upright, dense form. The Ceanothus grows great in clay soils especially the shaley clay soils, as well as more well-drained soils. It is thought to be a hybrid of Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus and Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus and was introduced by Bert and Celeste Wilson of Las Pilitas Nursery in 1991. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. A hybrid of C. oliganthus var. sorediatus x C. thyrsiflorus var. griseus from Las pilitas Nursery in santa Margarita.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 8 ft Tall
6 - 8 ft Wide

Form

Rounded

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Blue

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Wildlife supported

Bees

Alternative names

Common names:

Remote Blue Ceanothus

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant