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Ceanothus gloriosus var. exaltatus 'Emily brown'
Hardy mounding shrub with thick, rounded dark green leaves on reddish procumbant branches. In spring it is covered with colourful violet blue flowers. Grows easily in dry sunny conditions, thrives in exposed and coastal sites. Frost hardy. A very useful plant for banks, garden borders and over walls.
Genus
Ceanothus
Species
gloriosus var. exaltatus
Cultivar
'Emily brown'
Common name
Californian Lilac
Family name
Rhamnaceae
Place of origin
North American
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
150 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Immaculate / Nourishment / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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