Ceanothus 'Pershore Zanzibar'PBR (v)
Californian lilac 'Pershore Zanzibar'
'Pershore Zanzibar' is an evergreen shrub with light greenish-yellow leaves blotched with dark green in the centre; light blue flowers open in late spring and early summer, but not free-flowering
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Ceanothus can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small blue, pink or white flowers in profuse axillary or terminal clusters. They are fast-growing but may be short-lived
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil sheltered from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
May be subject to honey fungus
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