We're offering you a 1 or 3 Ceanothus Blue Sapphire for £6.99, saving you up to 46% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £12.99 (correct as of 13.03.2024).

Californian Lilac

Add instant impact and year-round colour to your garden with the Ceanothus 'Blue Sapphire', also known as Californian Lilac. Delivered as a healthy evergreen shrub in a 9cm nursery pot, this variety offers tight clusters of vivid cobalt-blue flowers and glossy bronze-tinged leaves. Choose single or multipack options—perfect for wildlife-friendly borders, patio containers, or low-maintenance beds.

What’s Included

• 1 × Ceanothus 'Blue Sapphire' plant in a 9cm nursery pot
• Optional multipacks: sets of 1 or 3 plants available
• No accessories or care guides included

Perfect For

• Pots, patio containers, and small gardens
• Wildlife-friendly borders—attracts bees and butterflies
• Low-maintenance landscapes and busy gardeners
• Gifting for housewarmings, birthdays, or Mother’s Day
• Cottage gardens and Mediterranean-style planting schemes

Dimensions, Specifications & Plant Care

• Current height at delivery: Approx. 10–15cm (in 9cm pot)
• Mature height/spread: Up to 60cm high × 1m wide (compact, spreading habit)
• Growth rate: Moderate; evergreen foliage all year round
• Flowering period: Late spring to early summer (June–September)
• Foliage: Glossy green leaves with bronze tint; evergreen
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK gardens (RHS H4–H5)
• Light requirements: Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade
• Soil type: Well-drained soil; neutral to slightly acidic pH
• Irrigation: Water well during dry spells until established; drought tolerant once mature
• Sourced as: Established plant in nursery pot—not bare root or plug plant

FAQs

• How many plants can I buy?
  You can order multiple sets—choose between single or triple packs to suit your space.
• When is the best time to plant?
  'Blue Sapphire' can be planted any time the ground isn’t frozen; spring and autumn are ideal.
• Does it need pruning?
  This Ceanothus is low maintenance—lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape if needed.
• Is it suitable for pots?
  Yes, its compact habit makes it ideal for pots and containers on patios or balconies.
• Is it safe for pets?
  This variety is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Delivery, Fulfilment & Returns

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Delivery Info:

• Mainland UK delivery included.
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• Estimated delivery: within 7 days of redemption.
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• Certain postcodes excluded: Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Scottish Islands, Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland (see full list)

Returns Info:
If damaged or faulty on arrival, contact support within 7 days for assistance. Standard returns apply—see returns page for details.

Redemption Expiry:
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