Botanical Name: Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps'
Common Name: No common name
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape a stiffly branched, upright cultivar of Ceanothus, with intricate lateral branching to form a wide-spreading mounded canopy when mature; rather globular-rounded when young
Height 5' - 6'
Spread 6'-8' or more
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun preferred in Coastal plain areas; tolerates some afternoon shade at inland sites
Soil requires well-draining sites; let soil dry out between watering
Hardiness hardy (zones 14-24): thrives in warm coastal-influenced habitats
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, crowded on stems (alternate), very dark green, oval, 3/4"-1" long; veins deeply furrowed on upper surface of leaf
Flowers dark indigo blue, tiny, in oval inflorescences about 1" long; very prolific bloomer; March - April
Fruit if present, a tiny capsule
 
Propagation:
softwood or semi-softwood cuttings
 
Usage:
an excellent choice for large filler or background massing, or informal screening - very showy while in bloom, then useful for its dark green foliage and form; woodlands or Mediterranean themes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering an occasional deep soaking during the dry months - allow soil to dry out between irrigation
Fertilizing little is required after establishment
Pruning little needed; avoid stub-cutting of branches
Pests/Diseases scale, mealybug in shaded areas; root-rot in wet soils
Special Conditions/Other rather short-lived (7-10 years common)
 
Origin: hybrid
Family: Rhamnaceae

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