Ceanothus Repens C3

Ceanothus repens

Plant Fact File:

• Pot Size: 3 litres
• Current Size: 30 cm x 30 cm (Height x Spread)
• Mature Height: Up to 50 cm
• Mature Spread: Up to 2 meters
• Season of Interest: Spring to early summer (blooms)
• Foliage Type: Evergreen
• Fragrant: Yes (fragrant flowers)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Hardiness: Generally hardy
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Soil Type: Well-draining soil

Description:

Ceanothus repens, commonly known as Creeping Blueblossom, is a low-growing and evergreen shrub known for its vibrant blue flowers and trailing growth habit. With a 3-litre pot size and a current size of 30 cm x 30 cm, this Ceanothus is a great choice for ground cover or cascading over walls and slopes.

At its current size of 30 cm in both height and spread, Ceanothus repens forms a compact and spreading mound. However, when fully mature, it typically reaches a height of up to 50 cm and can spread up to 2 meters, creating a trailing carpet of blue flowers.

The distinctive feature of Ceanothus repens is its profusion of small, sky-blue to violet-blue flowers that appear in spring to early summer. These flowers are not only visually captivating but also emit a pleasant fragrance, attracting pollinators to your garden.

Ceanothus repens is generally hardy and adaptable. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

This low-growing shrub is an excellent choice for those looking to add vibrant color and fragrance to their garden or outdoor spaces, particularly in ground cover areas or along slopes and walls.