About
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens is a robust evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of around 90 cm and can spread up to 2.5 m in width. When grown against a wall, it may achieve greater heights. The plant features arching branches adorned with glossy, mid-green leaves that can grow up to 4 cm long. In spring, it produces numerous light blue flowers arranged in dense panicles.
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
- Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- W USA
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
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in mid to late summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insects
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus