Californian Lilac 'Dark Star'
Ceanothus 'Dark Star'
Also known as
Californian Lilac
Full Sun
Light watering
Half-hardy
8a-9b
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 2.5m |
1.5m | Min | 1.5m |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Californian Lilac 'Dark Star' Overview
Also known as Californian lilac, Ceanothus 'Dark Star' is a spreading shrub with evergreen, oval-shaped foliage. Flowers are small and rich blue-purple in colour, produced in dense clusters with distinctive yellow-tipped stamens. Flowers are produced from arching branches late in spring.
Common problems with Californian Lilac 'Dark Star'
How to propagate Californian Lilac 'Dark Star'
Cuttings
Semi-ripe cuttings may be taken from mid-summer through to autumn.