Ceanothus 'Lemon and Lime' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Californian lilac 'Lemon and Lime' (Ceanothus) is a shrub-like, evergreen garden plant with decorative, egg-shaped, dark green leaves edged with light green. It also bears blue flowers from May to June. In a sunny position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and spreads to approx. 2.5 m.

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

Leaves
High ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Californian lilac 'Lemon and Lime' are dark green, ovate and have a light green margin.

Frost hardiness
The Californian lilac 'Lemon and Lime' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Californian lilac 'Lemon and Lime' is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 May to June.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture