Ceanothus 'Eldorado' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Blue blossom 'El Dorado' (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus) is a bushy, open shrub that produces light blue flowers. These appear from March to May. The Blue blossom 'El Dorado' also has rounded, green leaves with a yellow margin. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of about 3 m and spreads to about 2 m.

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

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Blue blossom 'El Dorado' are green, rounded and have a yellow margin.

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

Growth
Blue blossom 'El Dorado' is a bushy, loosely growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2–3 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1.5–2 m. It generally 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 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 pale blue flowers appear from March to May.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture