Ceanothus prostratus - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Squaw carpet (Ceanothus prostratus) is a flat garden plant that produces blue flowers. They appear from April to May. The Squaw carpet also has dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Prostratus'.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Squaw carpet are dark green.

Frost hardiness
The Squaw carpet has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Squaw carpet is flat in structure.

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 blue flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture, ground cover