Of all the blue flowered shrubs this family has to be the best. Evergreen, quick growing and bearing rich blue flowers in profusion in May and June, and usually again in late summer and autumn. For lasting colour this is certainly hard to beat. Height: 2m. An excellent coastal plant, even growing right down to the beach.
Common NameCalifornian Lilac
Approx Height (10 yrs.)90-120 cm (36-48")
Soil TypeSandy Loam
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy may need protection
Flowering TimeSummer
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Flower ColourBlue
FragranceFragrant
Plant TypeShrubs