40/60cm Pot Grown Californian Lilac
(Ceanothus 'Yankee Point')

The Ceanothus hedge can easily be trained against a fence or wall, due to it being so robust, and it will truly form an exquisite hedge. The elegant, fragrant flowers are also very popular with the bees, bringing some lovely wildlife into your garden. Being Native to North America, the Californian Lilac will bring a burst of colour into your garden, whether it is in flower or not, as the dark-green foliage strikes all year-round.

It is a hedge that is well known for its wide spreading capabilities, so therefore must be positioned in a spacious area that will allow for growth. Make sure you place it in a sunny position, and keep it away from cold, strong winds, to ensure you get the very best out of your Californian Lilac.

This̴Ì?40/60cm pot grown Californian Lilac plant has an average growth rate but will exceed 2.5m tall when planted in good conditions.

The Ceanothus grows best in fertile, well-drained soils and grows between 20-40cm per annum. It is rather easy to maintain; it is the ideal attractive shrub if you are wanting to bring something fresh and graceful to your garden.

• Growth height: Average (20-40cm)
• Ideal height: 2.5m+ Tall
• Soil Type:̴Ì?Normal
• Exposure: Sheltered
• Aspect: Sun
• Evergreen foliage? Yes

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep it well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

Trimming your Californian Lilac should be done during Spring. You will need to trim away any growth from the previous season- about 1/3-1/2 of the growth. This will encourage further flowers. Make sure the hedge is also kept at a manageable level.