Ceanothus Yankee Point C3

Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point’

Plant Fact File:

• Pot Size: 3 litres
• Current Height: 25 cm
• Current Spread: 20 cm
• Mature Height: Up to 1.5 meters
• Mature Spread: Up to 2 meters
• Season of Interest: Late 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 ‘Yankee Point’ is a compact and evergreen shrub known for its attractive blue flowers and its ability to provide color to the garden in late spring and early summer. With a 3-litre pot size and a current size of 25 cm in height and 20 cm in spread, this Ceanothus is an excellent choice for adding beauty and fragrance to your garden or outdoor space.

At its current size, ‘Yankee Point’ forms a compact and rounded mound. However, when fully mature, it typically reaches a height of up to 1.5 meters with a spread of up to 2 meters, creating a well-proportioned and visually appealing shrub.

The standout feature of ‘Yankee Point’ is its late spring to early summer blooms, where it produces clusters of small, fragrant, sky-blue flowers that attract pollinators. These blossoms create a stunning visual display and fill the air with a pleasant fragrance.

Ceanothus ‘Yankee Point’ 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.