Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' – A Striking White Blooming Shrub for Year-Round Interest
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub renowned for its stunning, white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. With its arching branches and small, glossy, mid-green leaves and vibrant flower clusters, this plant adds dramatic colour and texture to gardens, making it ideal for coastal gardens, slopes, or as a low hedge. Its striking appearance, paired with its resilience, makes it a favourite for creating a focal point or enhancing mixed borders.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring:
- 'Millerton Point' bursts into bloom with dense clusters of white flowers that cover the shrub, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- The glossy, dark green leaves begin to emerge and retain their colour throughout the growing season, providing a lush backdrop to the flowers.
Summer:
- The white blooms continue into the summer months, offering a vibrant display and a striking contrast to surrounding plants.
- The foliage remains thick and glossy, ensuring year-round structural interest and visual appeal.
Autumn:
- As the weather cools, the plant retains its evergreen foliage, maintaining a consistent presence in the garden.
- The plant’s form and structure are perfect for adding texture and contrast to autumnal gardens.
Winter:
- 'Millerton Point' remains evergreen, with its dark green leaves providing interest and structure in the winter garden, even when other plants have gone dormant.
Structure & Form
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Height & Spread: Typically grows to a height of 1.5-2.5m, making it suitable for medium-sized gardens, borders, or as a low hedge.
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Form: This shrub has an upright, rounded habit, with arching stems that are densely covered with small, glossy leaves. The vibrant blue flowers grow in large clusters, creating an eye-catching display.
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Growth Habit: A fast-growing shrub, 'Millerton Point' forms a dense, compact shape that requires minimal pruning to maintain its form.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Coastal Gardens: Its tolerance for salty, dry conditions makes it an excellent choice for coastal gardens or beachside landscapes.
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Mixed Borders: Adds vibrant colour and structure to mixed planting schemes with its upright habit and stunning blue flowers.
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Low Hedges: The dense growth habit of 'Millerton Point' makes it ideal for low hedges or privacy screens, especially when a pop of colour is desired.
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Wildlife Gardens: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it perfect for a wildlife-friendly garden.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Prefers full sun or partial shade. For the best flowering performance, plant in a location that receives full sun throughout the day.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates slightly acidic to neutral soil and is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
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Hardiness: Hardy, Suitable for mild climates, particularly coastal and Mediterranean-type environments.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance. 'Millerton Point' generally requires little care, though light pruning after flowering will help maintain shape. It is drought-tolerant once established but will benefit from occasional watering in dry spells.
Why Choose Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point'?
Ceanothus 'Millerton Point' is an evergreen shrub that provides striking white flowers and lush foliage for much of the year. Its fast-growing nature and resistance to coastal conditions make it ideal for seaside gardens, slopes, and mixed borders. With minimal care required, it’s perfect for gardeners seeking a plant that adds both colour and structure to their landscapes.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Drought-Tolerant Plants: Pair with other drought-tolerant plants like Lavenders, Agaves, or Sedum to create a water-wise garden.
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Grasses & Perennials: Combine with ornamental grasses such as Festuca or perennials like Echinacea or Rudbeckia for texture and contrast.
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Evergreens: Use alongside other evergreens like Juniper or Boxwood for year-round structure and contrast to the vibrant blooms.
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Coastal Plants: Combine with other coastal-friendly plants like Yucca, Phormium, or Osteospermum for a hardy and resilient garden design.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' is an ideal choice for adding stunning white colour, structure, and year-round interest to your garden. Its low-maintenance care, fast growth, and ability to thrive in coastal conditions make it perfect for a wide range of landscapes, including seaside gardens and mixed borders. With its beauty, resilience, and ability to attract pollinators, it's sure to be a standout in any garden setting.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
