Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Repens - Creeping Californian Lilac 3 Litre Pot

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Repens - Creeping Californian Lilac

A vigorous prostrate evergreen shrub that forms a dense carpet of glossy dark green foliage, smothered in bright blue flowers during late spring. This creeping form is excellent for covering large areas and suppressing weeds.

Seasonal Highlights

Late spring sees the plant completely covered in clusters of bright blue flowers that create a stunning carpet of colour. The glossy evergreen foliage provides structure throughout the year.

Key Features

• Prostrate spreading habit ideal for groundcover
• Profuse bright blue flowers in late spring
• Dense glossy dark green evergreen foliage
• Excellent weed suppression
• Tolerates coastal exposure and poor soils

Perfect For

Perfect for covering banks, slopes, and large areas where groundcover is needed. Excellent for coastal gardens and works well cascading over retaining walls or in gravel gardens.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering. Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils. Very drought tolerant once established. Trim lightly after flowering if needed to control spread.

Looks Great With

Pairs well with other Mediterranean shrubs such as cistus, lavender, and santolina. The bright blue flowers contrast beautifully with yellow genista and white-flowered groundcovers.

A tough and reliable evergreen groundcover that delivers spectacular spring colour.