Ceanothus 'Snow Flurries' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Blue blossom 'Snow Flurry' (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus) is a bushy, loose garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear from June to October. The Blue blossom 'Snow Flurry' also has roundish, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ceanothus 'Snow Flurries'.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Blue blossom 'Snow Flurry' are dark green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Blue blossom 'Snow Flurry' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue blossom 'Snow Flurry' is bushy and loose in structure. 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 white flowers appear from June to October.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture