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    Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn'

    Also Known As

    • Maritime Ceanothus

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn' plant details

    Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright 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 seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    2' tall and up to 6' wide. Slower growing than most and early flowering with dark smoky blue flowers, it does best in coastal climates with any soil that is reasonably well-drained. A compact, creeping shrub. Hardy to 10 °F. Southern California.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn' plant

    How to Grow Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • 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

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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