Ceanothus Blue Pacific

Transform your landscape with Ceanothus 'Blue Pacific', commonly known as the California Lilac. Famous for its explosive display of electric, cobalt-blue flower clusters in spring, this evergreen shrub provides year-round structure with glossy, dark-green foliage. Whether you need a fast-growing privacy screen, a coastal-tolerant windbreak, or a low-maintenance centerpiece for a Mediterranean garden, Ceanothus Blue Pacific offers exceptional color with minimal effort.

Plant Highlights & Care Specifications

• ☀️ Light Needs: Full Sun (Requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight for maximum bloom potential)

• 💧 Watering: Low to Moderate (Highly drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering)

• 📏 Mature Size: 2–3 meters (6–10 ft) Height x 2–3 meters Spread

• ❄️ Hardiness: Hardy down to -5°C (15°F–20°F); thrives in coastal and temperate zones

• 🪴 Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil (Sandy, loamy, or rocky soils preferred)

• 🐝 Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and natural pollinators

Why You'll Love It

• 🌿 Year-Round Evergreen Coverage: Maintains dense, shiny green leaves even through winter.

• 🐝 Pollinator Magnet: Spring flowers serve as a primary food source for local bees and butterflies.

• 💧 Water-Wise Choice: Perfect for xeriscaping, drought-prone areas, and low-water garden beds.

• ✂️ Versatile Uses: Works as an informal hedge, background shrub, or slope stabilizer for erosion control.