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Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

6 - 9 ft Tall
8 - 10 ft Wide

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen

Fragrance

Pleasant, Slight

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Color

Blue

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover, Hedge

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Cold tolerance

15

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 7.0

Maintenance

Tip pruning helps maintain a compact shape. Larger shrubs benefit from removal of leafless interior branches to open up structure and encourage new growth. Pruning is best done in dry season to prevent infection.

Sunset Zones

6*, 7*, 8*, 9*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19*, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Bats
Caterpillars
Butterflies