A mature Ceanothus in full flower is an impressive sight, clothed in characteristic blue. These evergreen shrubs look particularly good grown or trained against a sunny, sheltered wall, but can also be used as border plants, informal hedges and ground cover.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, also known as blue blossom or ‘Californian lilac’ is popular with pollinators and blooms in early to late Spring.
Grow Ceanothus thyrsiflorus in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, towards the front of a mixed border