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

At a glance Pot: 400mm pot Height now: approx. 1.2m Mature size: 2–3m tall × 2–3m wide Sun: full sun Foliage: evergreen Hardiness: drought and frost tolerant

Why choose a Ceanothus ‘Blue Pacific’ Californian Lilac? Blue Pacific Californian Lilac is an evergreen shrub known for masses of vivid blue flowers in spring. Dense glossy foliage and a rounded habit provide year-round cover, and its flowers attract bees and butterflies.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Mass plant for a blue hedge or screen

• Use as a feature shrub in a mixed garden bed

• Add to a pollinator-friendly native or cottage garden

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil and avoid waterlogged sites. The original listing describes it as hardy and tolerant of drought and frost.

What does it look like through the year?

Glossy green evergreen foliage provides year-round cover. Masses of blue flowers appear in spring and attract bees and butterflies.