Ceanothus 'Centennial'

Also Known As

Ceanothus griseus x foliosus 'Centennial'
Centennial Wild Lilac

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-2'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Ceanothus 'Centennial' plant details

Ceanothus 'Centennial' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, 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 'Centennial'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Centennial'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cobalt-blue flowers and glistening, wrinkled, fine foliage, 'Centennial' is tolerant of light shade and prefers well-drained soil; 2 feet tall, spreading, and hugging the ground, suppresses weeds.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Centennial is an evergreen low-spreading groundcover growing 6 to 12 inches tall by 4 to 8 feet wide. Centennial spreads quickly producing a 4-8' ground cover within 2 years. The tiny, dark green leaves have a glossy surface that gives a polished backdrop to the intensely blue, button-like flower clusters in spring. Plants accept considerable shade and are effective groundcovers at the outer edges of a live oak canopy. Also useful spilling down slopes or cascading over the edge of a decorative pot. Drought tolerant once established but best with occasional water. Provides nectar for bees and butterflies. This selection is a natural hybrid of Ceanothus foliosos and C. thyrsiflorus var. griseus.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Superb, ground covering Ceanothus, a hybrid between C. griseus and C. foliosus. A UC Berkeley selection by Roger Raiche, this tiny leaved, dark blue flowered, evergreen shrub rarely exceeds 2' in height, though spreads out to 6' or more. Full sun with little or no summer once established. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Ceanothus 'Centennial' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus 'Centennial'

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