Ceanothus 'Wheeler Canyon' Evergreen shrub - $10.50

Hidden Mansion Nursery
Hidden Mansion Nursery

Evergreen shrub

Ceanothus 'Wheeler Canyon'

Ceanothus 'Wheeler Canyon' - Wild Lilac
An evergreen shrub growing to four to six feet tall with a four to eight feet spread. It has narrow, small, dark glossy 1 to 1 1/2 inch long leaves and deep blue flower clusters that emerge from burgundy colored buds and bracts in early spring. Best grown in coastal conditions but also can be planted in warmer inland plantings with periodic deep watering. Plant in full sun to light shade. It is hardy to 15 degrees F. A good plant on hilly slopes. This plant found roadside in Wheeler Gorge, Ventura County by Horticulturist Dara Emery of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. It was introduced by the garden in the early 1980's. It is thought to be a Ceanothus papillosus var. roweanus hybrid. Ceanothus ‘Wheeler Canyon’ and the cultivar ‘Concha’ are similar in size and color but ‘Wheeler Canyon’ has lighter blue flowers, a broader leaf, and perhaps more cold tolerance.

Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Shrub
Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorns)
Origin: California (U.S.A.)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Dark Blue
Bloomtime: Spring
Height: 4-6 feet
Width: 6-8 feet
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Seaside: Yes
Irrigation Req.: Low Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F

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818-293-0000
8455 La Tuna Canyon Road
Sun Valley , CA 91352 US
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