Ceanothus thyr. repens - 20-30 CM C3

Description
The Blue blossom (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens) is a creeping small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from March to August. The Blue blossom also has roundish, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 2.5 m wide.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Blue blossom are medium green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Blue blossom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue blossom is a creeping small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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 thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The blue flowers appear from March to August. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, bee pasture