Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Tuxedo P29 (10 Ltr)

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Tuxedo P29 (10 Ltr)

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Tuxedo is a striking, evergreen California lilac prized for its near-black, purple-toned foliage and dense clusters of deep blue flowers in late spring to early summer. Best in full sun and a warm, sheltered spot with well-drained, moderately fertile soil (tolerates chalk), it forms a bushy, upright wall-shrub that brings architectural contrast to borders and looks superb against a sunny wall or fence. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established, its also valuable for bees and other pollinators. Expect around 23 m over time; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Position: Full sun (sheltered) Rate of Growth: Fast-growing Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile; tolerates chalk Hardiness: Hardy in most of the UK (H4) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:chalky
soilmoisture:normal
soilmoisture:dry-sandy
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:blue
leafcolour:purple
size:2m-5m
wildlife:attractive-to-pollinators
wildlife:attractive-to-bees
gardenstyle:mediterranean
gardenstyle:architectural
specialconditions:tolerates-drought
specialconditions:dry-sun