Ceanothus 'Eleanor Taylor' (Californian lilac 'Eleanor Taylor') — Bushy, Spreading branched

Overview

Ceanothus 'Eleanor Taylor' is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Ceanothus, part of the Rhamnaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ceanothus 'Eleanor Taylor' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, wall side borders and flower borders and beds.

About

Ceanothus 'Eleanor Taylor' (Californian lilac 'Eleanor Taylor') is an evergreen cultivar of the Ceanothus genus, which includes shrubs and small trees known for their simple leaves and clusters of small flowers. This bushy, spreading branched plant thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, ideally south- or west-facing. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels and is hardy to UK zone H4. 'Eleanor Taylor' is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and wildlife-friendly spaces, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ceanothus

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Ceanothus 'Eleanor Taylor' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Spreading branched
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds