Ceanothus Cool Blue

Ceanothus impressus Cool Blue
Variegated California Lilac

Cool Blue is a unique variegated Ceanothus with a compact bushy growth habit which makes it a great choice for smaller gardens. The small oblong leaves are a splash of dark green with toothed creamy white margins and panicles of fragrant violet, blue flowers from spring into early summer.

An ideal choice for borders and is salt tolerant making it ideal for coastal gardens. Once established Cool Blue is drought tolerant and the wonderful foliage will provide interest in the garden all year round. Attractive to pollinators with good pest and disease tolerance. Plant in sun or part shade in well prepared free draining soil. Very low maintenance and easy to care for. Lightly prune unwanted growth after flowering.

Native to: North America
Eventual height & spread: 1.2m (4ft)
Flowering time: Spring/Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Supplied height: 20-30cm
Supplied in 2L growing pot