Botanical name
Ceanothus ‘Autumnal Blue’
Other names
Californian lilac ‘Autumnal blue’
Genus
Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Autumnal Blue’ _ ‘Autumnal Blue’ is a medium-sized evergreen with compact long trusses of blue flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Blue in Summer; Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects
Specific diseases
Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8 after flowering. Mulch and feed after pruning.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Ceanothus ‘Autumnal Blue’ (Californian lilac ‘Autumnal blue’) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
