Ceanothus 'Lemon Ice' PP20938

Also Known As

Lemon Ice Ceanothus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Ceanothus 'Lemon Ice' PP20938 plant details

Ceanothus 'Lemon Ice' PP20938 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. 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. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus 'Lemon Ice' PP20938

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus 'Lemon Ice' PP20938

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ceanothus 'Lemon Ice' is a versatile, hardy, upright, evergreen shrub. Variegated, small, oval foliage has dark green centres with broad chartreuse-yellow edges. Light blue, fragrant blossoms appear above the foliage on rigid stems in late spring to early summer that attracts pollinators. Grows 36-60 inches tall and wide. Drought tolerant once established. Very attractive as a specimen plant, in a shrub border, and as an informal screen or hedge.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Foliage brightly variegated in gold, green and yellow makes this mounded drought-tolerant 5' x 5' shrub a cheery addition to foundation or border ALL year, topped in spring with soft blue puff flowers. S/M-D/GDr PP20938