Ceanothus is a stunning evergreen shrub that boasts clusters of fragrant blue flowers, looking gorgeous in the late Spring through to the Summer.
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.
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.
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.
When should I plant Californian Lilac hedging?
The best time to plant your Californian Lilac is during the spring or autumn seasons.
How far apart do you plant Californian Lilac plants?
The space between each plant does depend on how mature the roots are, however, medium sizes plants can be planted around 2-4 inches apart. Any larger plants should be spaced around 4-6ft apart.
How to plant Californian Lilac:
Begin by removing your Californian Lilacs from their containers, and trimming away any highly pot bound roots to help them spread out nicely - do this by using a garden cultivator or pulling away gently at the roots with your hands.̴Ì?
Next, dig a planting hole that is the same depth as the root ball, but ideally 3 times wider than the root ball. Place the plant into the hole and position so that the bottom of the main stem is level with the surface of the soil. Backfill any gaps with soil and pat down gently but firmly to remove any air pockets.
Drought stress is quite common with Lilac, so be sure to water well for the first year or so after planting - for instance, 3 times a week with about 2 or 3 watering cans full.
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Ceanothus is a stunning evergreen shrub that boasts clusters of fragrant blue flowers, looking gorgeous in the late Spring through to the Summer.
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.
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.
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.
When should I plant Californian Lilac hedging?
The best time to plant your Californian Lilac is during the spring or autumn seasons.
How far apart do you plant Californian Lilac plants?
The space between each plant does depend on how mature the roots are, however, medium sizes plants can be planted around 2-4 inches apart. Any larger plants should be spaced around 4-6ft apart.
How to plant Californian Lilac:
Begin by removing your Californian Lilacs from their containers, and trimming away any highly pot bound roots to help them spread out nicely - do this by using a garden cultivator or pulling away gently at the roots with your hands.̴Ì?
Next, dig a planting hole that is the same depth as the root ball, but ideally 3 times wider than the root ball. Place the plant into the hole and position so that the bottom of the main stem is level with the surface of the soil. Backfill any gaps with soil and pat down gently but firmly to remove any air pockets.
Drought stress is quite common with Lilac, so be sure to water well for the first year or so after planting - for instance, 3 times a week with about 2 or 3 watering cans full.
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.
