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    Ceanothus 'Italian Skies'

    Also Known As

    • Ceanothus x 'Italian Skies'
    • Italian Skies California Lilac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 8'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' plant details

    Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus 'Italian Skies'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Italian Skies'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This superb selection can form a dense 5' tall shrub of deep, dark, glossy foliage that slowly spreads 6 to 10' wide. The delicate foliage is incredibly lovely and contrasts perfectly with the 6" clusters of the most gorgeous, deep, true-blue flowers which appear in the late spring! This is truly one of the top cultivars available. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' plant

    How to Grow Ceanothus 'Italian Skies'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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