Ceanothus x delileanus (California Lilac)
Botanical Information
Family | Rhamnaceae |
Genus | Ceanothus |
Species | x delileanus |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | An artificial hybrid produced by crossing C. americanus x C. caeruleus. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a - 10b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 9a and greater |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-20) - 5 |
Temperature (°F) | 4 - 40 |
Height | 1 - 2 m |
Spread | 1 - 2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A dense, deciduous shrub growing to 2 m wide and 2 m tall. The green leaves have an elliptical shape with serrate margins. |
Shape | Dense and rounded. |
Landscape | Ideal for patios, walkways, borders, and hedges. Additionally, this plant is known to attract butterflies making it ideal for a butterfly garden. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or stem cuttings. |
Cultivation | The ideal soil for this shrub is sandy, rocky, well-draining and either acidic or neutral. Grow under full sun or in partial shade. |
Pests | Susceptible to powdery mildews and leaf spot. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |