Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' Californian Lilac

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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' Shrub

Name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Skylark' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CSL.B.3.1
Price: 20.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 2 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Blue flowers in spring/summer

Position Full sun in a sheltered site

Soil Requires well-draining soil

Description

Ceanothus 'Skylark' is an award-winning Californian Lilac wall shrub, producing clusters of pretty blue flowers in late spring and early summer alongside glossy evergreen leaves.

Forming a bushy and slightly spreading shape, Californian Lilac 'Skylark' is ideal for training against walls and other climbing support structures. It has an approx. height and spread of 2.5 x 2 metres in 20 years and is happiest in a sheltered position in full sun.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Ceanothus require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Ceanothus do not require a lot of pruning. Simply remove any dead, diseased or awkwardly placed branches from the tree as and when you see them.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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