Ceanothus Autumnal Blue is a long-awaited highly prized beauty, cherished by butterflies as they feast on the large, fluffy clusters from mid-summer to late autumn. Such a profusion, the glossy, evergreen, deer and rabbit resistant foliage is almost concealed, giving you both foliage and flowers to add a little froth and scent to floral arrangements.A ceanothus in full bloom, humming with bees in late spring is a sight to behold and Ceanothus Autumnal Blue is an unusual, classy version that flowers from August to October.Also known as the 'Californian Lilac', ceanothus are vigorous growers and one Autumnal Blue is one of the hardier varieties. Plant against a wall or trellis allowing lots of room for this shrub to reach its full spread potential, a stunning backdrop to your other plants, or as a showpiece on its own.Ceanothus Autumnal Blue has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for outstanding performance in the garden.Drought tolerant, Autumnal Blue prefers to be grown in a sunny, slightly sheltered spot, in well-drained soil. Reaching a height and spread of 3m, she is a hardy, shrubby perennial that would appreciate some protection from fierce winds
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