Ceanothus Puget Blue 3 Litre Pot

Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ – Evergreen California Lilac with Rich Violet-Blue Flowers

Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ is one of the most reliable and popular evergreen California Lilacs, producing an abundance of rich violet-blue flower clusters in late spring and early summer. The dazzling blooms almost cover the glossy dark green foliage, creating a spectacular display that brings vibrant colour to the garden.

The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects, making ‘Puget Blue’ an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. The dense evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and acts as an attractive backdrop for surrounding plants long after the flowering season has ended.

With its naturally bushy, spreading habit, ‘Puget Blue’ is ideal for mixed shrub borders, informal hedging, coastal gardens, and feature planting. It is particularly effective when grown against a sunny wall or fence, where the flowers can be appreciated up close.

Thriving in full sun, this evergreen shrub prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from a warm, sheltered position. Once established, it is drought tolerant and copes well with coastal conditions, making it a versatile choice for many UK gardens.

Light pruning immediately after flowering will help maintain its compact shape and encourage strong growth, but avoid cutting back into old wood.

Reliable, colourful, and easy to grow, Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ is an outstanding shrub for adding brilliant spring colour and evergreen interest.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring

Masses of vivid violet-blue flowers cover the shrub.

Summer

Glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and colour.

Autumn

Dense dark green foliage remains fresh and attractive.

Winter

Evergreen leaves provide valuable structure and shelter for wildlife.

Why Grow Ceanothus 'Puget Blue'?

✔ Spectacular violet-blue spring flowers
✔ Glossy evergreen foliage all year round
✔ Excellent for bees and pollinators
✔ Ideal for coastal and sheltered gardens
✔ Drought tolerant once established
✔ Low maintenance and easy to grow

Perfect For

• Mixed shrub borders
• Coastal gardens
• Sunny walls and fences
• Informal hedging
• Wildlife-friendly planting
• Mediterranean-style gardens

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Full sun in a sheltered location.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens; protect from cold, drying winds in exposed areas.

Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.

Pruning: Lightly prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape. Avoid cutting into old wood.

Ultimate Size: Approximately 1.5–2m tall and 2–2.5m wide.

Looks Great With

• Lavender
• Cistus
• Pittosporum tenuifolium
• Hebe varieties
• Rosemary
• Phormium tenax

Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ is a superb evergreen shrub that combines a breathtaking display of rich blue flowers with glossy evergreen foliage, providing outstanding colour, structure, and pollinator appeal for gardens throughout the UK.