{"product_id":"col-3l-cea-coo-blux1","title":"1 Ceanothus Cool Blue Plant, Hardy Blue Flowering Evergreen Shrub, California Lilac, 3 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeanothus 'Cool Blue' is a stunning compact evergreen shrub, commonly known as California Lilac, prized for its profusion of rich blue flower clusters that smother the plant in late spring and early summer. With its neat, bushy habit and small, glossy dark green leaves, this hardy shrub provides year-round structure and interest in the garden. When in full bloom, it creates a striking display that is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 3 litre pot, this plant is well-established and ready for planting out in borders, against sunny walls, or in large containers on a sheltered patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasses of vivid blue flower clusters in late spring and early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy evergreen habit with glossy dark green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny borders, wall-side planting or large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to bees, butterflies and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a 3 litre pot, well-rooted and ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. Ceanothus 'Cool Blue' thrives in lighter soils and does not enjoy heavy, waterlogged conditions. A south or west-facing wall or fence provides ideal protection from cold, drying winds. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the root system establish. Once settled, this shrub is fairly drought-tolerant. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape – avoid cutting back into old wood.\u003c\/p\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 'Cool Blue'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Lilac, Ceanothus\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 1 m – 1.5 m × 1 m – 1.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Bushy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny Borders, Wall-Side Planting, Containers, Coastal Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich 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 Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Light to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Pollinating Insects\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\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 Evergreen Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant is the Cool Blue variety of Ceanothus, known for its particularly vivid blue flowers and compact growing habit, making it well-suited to smaller gardens and container planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50084549427420,"sku":"COL-3L-CEA-COO-BLUX1","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_f6571dcc-5266-4160-bb31-4d1cb0bd7af1.png?v=1776442042","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-cea-coo-blux1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}