Description

Looking for a California lilac with real character? Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ is a great choice. Puget Blue is a highly regarded evergreen ceanothus with small, dark leaves and abundant, deep blue flowers in late spring.

Ceanothus, the California lilac, produces dense clusters of tiny, intensely coloured flowers, usually in shades of blue. Evergreen varieties are fast-growing and ideal for sunny walls, fences and borders.

Key features of Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’

• Plant type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Season of interest: Late spring
• Look: Small, glossy leaves and deep blue flowers
• Height and spread: 2.5m x 2.5m
• Position: Full sun in a sheltered spot
• Soil: Free-draining soil, tolerant of poor ground
• Hardiness: Hardy in most of the UK given shelter
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: sunny walls and borders, coastal gardens, pollinator planting, sunny walls and fences

Why choose Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’?

• Abundant deep blue flowers
• Dense evergreen foliage
• Excellent for walls

Where to plant Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’

Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ grows best in full sun in a sheltered spot, in free-draining soil, tolerant of poor ground. It is a good choice for sunny walls and borders, and also works well for coastal gardens, pollinator planting and sunny walls and fences. It combines beautifully with cistus, lavender, roses and grasses in a sunny border.

How to plant Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’

Water during the first summer. Established plants are drought-tolerant and need no feeding. Prune lightly after flowering and avoid cutting into old wood; shelter from the harshest cold. Prune lightly after flowering. Avoid cutting into old, bare wood, as it rarely regrows. Plants can be relatively short-lived, and hard pruning into old wood often fails to regrow.

Growing Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ in a pot

Compact forms suit large pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ grow?
Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ typically reaches 2.5m x 2.5m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is late spring, when it shows small, glossy leaves and deep blue flowers.

Is Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ hardy?
Hardy in most of the UK given shelter.

How do I prune Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’?
Prune lightly after flowering. Avoid cutting into old, bare wood, as it rarely regrows.

Can I prune Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ hard?
No. Prune lightly after flowering and avoid cutting into old, bare wood, which may not regrow.

Is Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ good for bees?
Yes. Ceanothus flowers are very popular with bees.

Add Ceanothus ‘Puget’s Blue’ to your basket today and enjoy late spring interest in your garden.