Ceanothus maritimus 'Popcorn'

Also Known As

Ceanothus Popcorn
LILAC

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

8a-11

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Ceanothus maritimus 'Popcorn' plant details

Ceanothus maritimus 'Popcorn' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 'Popcorn'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: rare, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus maritimus 'Popcorn'

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

Bright-white flower clusters make their appearance in late winter/early spring flowering heavily on low, dense, stiff branches; small evergreen leaves grow thickly over this tidy groundcover introduced by UC Davis; a wonderful coastal plant that also thrives inland with afternoon shade. S-PSh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Low-growing California lilac, with typically small, leathery leaves but untypical white flowers in abundant, early spring clusters. This evergreen, mounding shrub, to 2-3 ft tall x 6 ft wide, makes a fine groundcover for banks or any sunny garden spot. Prefers well-drained soil and very little summer water once established. Cold hardy into the low teens F, bottom of USDA zone 8. Rhamnaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

Larger leaves than the typical maritimus with clear white flowers.

By: Native Sons

Gardening facts about Ceanothus maritimus 'Popcorn' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus maritimus 'Popcorn'

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