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Ceanothus x delileanus 'Topaze'

Also Known As

  • Ceanothus 'Topaz'
  • Topaz California Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Ceanothus x delileanus 'Topaze' plant details

Ceanothus x delileanus 'Topaze' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus x delileanus 'Topaze'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus x delileanus 'Topaze'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semi-deciduous shrub 8' x 8' with light indigo-blue flower panicles of good size. Wide green leaves. 1993 Award of Garden Merit.
Deciduous shrub to 8' with liquid-blue flowers from summer to fall. A strong and vigorous selection from the delilianus x pallidus crosses, it is our favorite of this group of deciduous, hybrid Ceanothus. Hardy to 10F. Garden origin.

Gardening facts about Ceanothus x delileanus 'Topaze' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus x delileanus 'Topaze'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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