Blue Pacific Ceanothus is a beautiful evergreen shrub with blue flowers, ideal for hedging, screening and boundaries.

At a glance

Pot: 140mm pot

Height now:

Mature size: 2–3m tall × 2–3m wide

Sun: full sun

Foliage: evergreen

Hardiness: drought tolerant once established

Why choose a Blue Pacific Californian Lilac?

Glossy dark-green foliage provides year-round structure, while profuse clusters of vivid blue, fragrant flowers bring colour in spring and summer. Its dense, rounded growth can be lightly clipped to maintain shape.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant in a row for a flowering hedge or screen.

• Add to mixed borders for a vivid seasonal colour contrast.

• Use in a coastal garden, where its original description notes drought and salt tolerance.

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established; the original description also notes its suitability for coastal and dry-climate gardens.

What does it look like through the year?

Glossy dark-green evergreen foliage provides year-round structure. Profuse clusters of vivid blue, fragrant flowers appear in spring and summer.