{"product_id":"col-3l-cea-conx1","title":"1 Ceanothus Concha Plant, Hardy Evergreen Blue Flowering Shrub, California Lilac, 3 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeanothus 'Concha' is one of the most popular and reliable California Lilac varieties, prized for its spectacular display of deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer. This hardy evergreen shrub produces dense clusters of rich, dark blue blooms set against glossy, dark green foliage, creating a stunning focal point in any garden. When in full flower, the entire plant becomes alive with visiting bees and pollinators, making it a wonderful choice for wildlife-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its naturally dense, arching habit, Ceanothus 'Concha' is ideal for growing against a sunny, sheltered wall or fence, as a standalone specimen shrub, or as part of a mixed border. It thrives in well-drained soil and a warm, sunny position, and once established, it is both drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. This variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), a mark of its outstanding garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Ceanothus 'Concha' plant supplied in a 3 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceanothus 'Concha'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Lilac, Ceanothus Concha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 m × 2–3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, Arching Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny Borders, Wall Training, Specimen Planting, Wildlife Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, Sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Glossy, Dark Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy (RHS H4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award:\u003c\/strong\u003e Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a warm, sunny and sheltered position for the best flowering results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnsure the soil is well-drained; Ceanothus does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly after planting until well established; once settled, this shrub is drought-tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLightly trim after flowering to maintain shape – avoid cutting into old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid heavy pruning, as Ceanothus does not regenerate well from old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo regular feeding is required; overly rich soil can reduce flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Concha variety of Ceanothus, known for its exceptionally deep blue flower colour and vigorous, reliable growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50084549787868,"sku":"COL-3L-CEA-CONX1","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_f3ec5562-a69b-462c-9098-5e1bbeadd8c3.png?v=1776442050","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-cea-conx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}