Ceanothus del. 'Gloire de Versailles' - 30-40 CM C10

Description
The Californian lilac 'Gloire de Versailles' (Ceanothus delilianus) is a loose, upright small shrub that produces blue flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from July to November. These produce black-red fruits. The Californian lilac 'Gloire de Versailles' also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, calcareous, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * drought resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Californian lilac 'Gloire de Versailles' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate.

Frost hardiness
The Californian lilac 'Gloire de Versailles' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Californian lilac 'Gloire de Versailles' is a small shrub that grows loosely and upright. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The blue flowers of the Californian lilac 'Gloire de Versailles' appear in panicles from July to November.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Few branches.