Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Blue blossom 'Italian Skies' (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus) is a bushy, loose shrub that produces blue flowers. They appear from June to October. The Blue blossom 'Italian Skies' also has roundish, dark green leaves. In a sunny, wind-protected location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Blue blossom 'Italian Skies' are dark green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Blue blossom 'Italian Skies' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue blossom 'Italian Skies' is a bushy and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 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, sheltered 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 appear from June to October.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture