Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue'

Also Known As

Frosty Blue California Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue' plant details

Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright blue flowers, masses and masses of them, ?frosted? with silvery bud-scales cover this round shrub/small tree (to 8-12') in early summer; enjoy its shiny, heavily textured leaves the rest of the year!; Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

This evergreen variety is a rounded shrub 6-9' tall with a spread up to 10'. It can be shaped into a small tree or used as a hedge. It is relatively tolerant of heavy soils and routine watering, but prefers good drainage. Moderate deer tolerance - protect for at least the first year and expect some browsing thereafter. In spring, it produces masses of sky blue flowers, in 3" clusters of deep-blue frosted with white. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Provide seeds eaten by bushtits, mockingbirds, quail and finches, as well as cover for birds. A hybrid, random; origin from seedling (1964) C. thyrsiflorus x C. arboreus?; introduced into Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden 1974

By: The Watershed Nursery

Silvery-blue buds open to darker blue flowers. Great for a hedge or screen as plants grow 6' tall and 8' wide.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue'

Photo of Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue' flower by Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus 'Frosty Blue'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant