Ceanothus 'Cool Blue'? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Santa Barbara ceanothus 'Cool Blue' (Ceanothus impressus) is a bushy, compact, evergreen shrub with decorative, dark green leaves with a creamy white edge. It also bears light blue flowers arranged in panicles from May to July. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Santa Barbara ceanothus 'Cool Blue' are dark green with a creamy white margin.

Frost hardiness
The Santa Barbara ceanothus 'Cool Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Santa Barbara ceanothus 'Cool Blue' is a bushy and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 40 - 50 cm wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The light blue flowers of Santa Barbara ceanothus 'Cool Blue' appear in panicles from May to July.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture