About
Ceanothus 'Madagascar' is a bushy evergreen shrub, reaching dimensions of approximately 1.5 meters in height and width. It features variegated leaves that are oval-shaped, displaying a central dark green spot surrounded by vibrant golden-yellow edges. From late spring through early summer, this plant produces dense clusters of blue flowers.
About the genus
Ceanothus consists of either evergreen or deciduous shrubs and small trees, characterized by simple leaves and clusters of small flowers that can be blue, pink, or white. These plants are known for their rapid growth, though they often have a limited lifespan.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong, cold winds. Lime tolerant but may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. See ceanothus cultivation
- Pruning
- Pruning group 8 after flowering or pruning group 13 for wall-trained
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in mid to late summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus