California lilac

When I first visited Portland in 2013, one of the plants that caught my attention was a shrub smothered with vibrant blue flowers. I saw it ...

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Regarded as one of the best California Lilacs for gardens, award-winner Ceanothus 'Concha' is a dense, evergreen shrub noted for its abundant clusters of deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Opening from reddish purple buds, the flowers are so profuse that they literally cover the bush, transforming the plant in an explosion of blue. The blooms are borne on gracefully ascending, arching branches clad with small, dark green leaves. Ignored by hungry deer, this pretty shrub is a…

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To grow and care for California Lilac, plant in well-drained soil with full sun, water moderately, and prune lightly after flowering. This drought-tolerant shrub showcases vibrant blue flowers. How large can California Lilac grow? Is it susceptible to any diseases? #CaliforniaLilac #DroughtTolerant #BlueFlowers

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Photo #5/6 of Ceanothus 'Concha'. Photo Location: Alnwick Garden, Northumberland Uk on 2009-05-30.

Valued for their striking blue flower panicles, Ceanothus (California Lilac) offer almost everything a gardener could wish for in a shrub: free-flowering, lovely foliage, ease of cultivation, drought and salt tolerance. Fast growing, these spectacular North American native shrubs are quite versatile. Some are evergreen and can be grown against walls or as free-standing shrubs. Others are deciduous or prostrate spreading and suitable as ground cover. When a California Lilac bursts into bloom…