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Ceanothus x delileanus
California Lilac
Origin: An artificial hybrid produced by crossing C. americanus x C. caeruleus.
| Family |
| Rhamnaceae |
| Genus |
| Ceanothus |
| Species |
| x delileanus |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 10b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 9a and greater |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-20) - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 - 40 |
| Height |
| 1 - 2 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| 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. |
| Landscape |
| Ideal for patios, walkways, borders, and hedges. Additionally, this plant is known to attract butterflies making it ideal for a butterfly garden. |
| 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. |
| Shape |
| Dense and rounded. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to powdery mildews and leaf spot. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or stem cuttings. |
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