Ceanothus Tuxedo (PBR) | 2L Pot

A new black-leaved Ceanothus. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August to September Hardiness: fully hardy First discovered at FitzGerald Nurseries Ltd. in Kilkenny, this new California lilac is a sport of Ceanothus ‘Autumnal Blue’, and the first to have purple-bronze, evergreen foliage. It flowers prolifically in late summer and early autumn, producing clusters of powder blue flowers, which tone beautifully with the foliage. It is hardier than many of the other ceanothus, but ideally should have the protection of a south-facing wall. It will also make a showy, informal hedge in a sheltered position. Garden care: In spring remove any dead, diseased or damaged stems and if the shrub is congested, cut back some of the main stems to the base to retain an open habit.