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Ceanothus 'Tilden Park'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 5'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Ceanothus 'Tilden Park' plant details

Ceanothus 'Tilden Park' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds 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, lean 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 'Tilden Park'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Tilden Park'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A smaller (yet still vigorously chunky) Ceanothus broader than it is tall. This is a very floriferous selection with rosy buds opening to 2"-4" sprays of lilac-blue flowers. This will gain size quickly. Well-drained soil and little fertilizer. Water to establish and no water the following year.

Gardening facts about Ceanothus 'Tilden Park' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus 'Tilden Park'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

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

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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