Ceanothus 'El Dorado' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Blue blossom 'El Dorado' (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus) is a bushy, loose shrub that produces light blue flowers. They appear from March to May. The Blue blossom 'El Dorado' also has roundish, green leaves with a yellow edge. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Perado', Ceanothus impressus 'El Dorado'.

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Blue blossom 'El Dorado' are green, roundish and have a yellow edge.

Frost hardiness
The Blue blossom 'El Dorado' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue blossom 'El Dorado' is a bushy and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 appear from March to May.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture