Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Diamond

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Diamond Heights California Lilac

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Information by: Native Sons Nursery Photographer:

Description

This shrub can reach 1' tall and 6' wide. Its beautiful and unusual leaves are lime green with a splash of dark green. This variety has blooms of pale blue clusters in the spring. It can tolerate full sun or shade and prefers well-drained soil.

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Gold, Dark Green, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip

Special Uses

Cascade, Container

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.