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Ceanothus 'Antonette'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Ceanothus 'Antonette' plant details

Ceanothus 'Antonette' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds 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 'Antonette'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Antonette'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
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

Gardening facts about Ceanothus 'Antonette' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus 'Antonette'

  • 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

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8'-15'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 7'-12'

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  • dry in summer
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Zones

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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