38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Ceanothus griseus var. hor. 'Yankee Point'
Yankee Point California Lilac
$20
PB5
Mature height:
90 - 100 cm
Mature width:
2.5 - 3 m
A spectacular, fast-spreading evergreen shrub with a low-growing, wide-scrambling mounded habit. Features highly polished, glossy, dark green oval leaves. In spring, it is completely hidden beneath an absolute blanket of rich, mid-blue flower clusters.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, sandy, gravelly, or dry clay soil.
Sunlight
Full sun ensures the lowest, widest carpet and heaviest blue bloom show.
Flower
Masses of rich mid-blue flower clusters in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Ceanothus griseus var. hor. 'Yankee Point' is a hardy, spreading evergreen shrub with masses of blue flowers in spring.
• Thrives in full sun with excellent drainage.
• Needs very little pruning; tip-prune after flowering to encourage bushiness.
• Highly drought-tolerant once established.
• Avoid over-watering, especially in heavy soils.
Common Uses for
Ceanothus griseus var. hor. 'Yankee Point'
01
Mass Groundcover Carpet
Spreads beautifully to stabilize and decorate hot, dry embankments with a low-maintenance blue mat.
02
Bank Groundcover
Planted along the crown of stone dry-walls to spill gracefully over the face in high-gloss green waves.
03
Pathway Border Spreader
Spills out informally to soften the crisp concrete margins of long walkways and stone terraces.
04
Underplanting
Underplant beneath taller, structural dryland trees or mingle it with hardy, drought-tolerant low companions to create a striking texture contrast.
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38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
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