- Botanical name: Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion'
- Common name: Californian lilac
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Ceanothus ‘Blue Cushion’ is a compact, evergreen shrub bearing small, oblong, dark green leaves. In late spring, fluffy dark-blue flowers are produced from reddish purple buds.
For best results grow Ceanothus ‘Blue Cushion’ in well-drained soil in full sun, ideally against a south- or west-facing wall. In very cold winters plants may need some protection from frost. Cut dead wood in the spring and trim their side-shoots after flowering.
How to grow Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion'
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Plant size
100cm height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion' and wildlife
Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion' poisonous?
Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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