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Blue Jeans Mountain Lilac (Ceanothus) – 2 Gallon Pot
Original price was: $84.97.$59.48Current price is: $59.48.
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Blue Jeans Mountain Lilac
Ceanothus x ‘Blue Jeans’Â
Other Common Names:Â Wild Lilac, California Lilac, Mountain Lilac, Holly Leaved Mountain Lilac
Plant Details
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b  Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Â Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity:Â 4-7′, depending on pruning
Width at Maturity:Â 4-7′, depending on pruning
Spacing:Â 5.5′ for solid hedges; 10’+ for space between plants
Spacing:Â 5.5′ for solid hedges; 10’+ for space between plants
Flower Color:Â Bluish Purple
Flower Size:Â Small in terminal clusters
Flowering Period:Â Mid to Late Spring to Mid Summer; sometimes reblooms in Fall
Flower Type:Â Single in clusters
Fragrant Flowers:Â –
Foliage Color:Â Dark Green, holly-like leaves
Fragrant Foliage:Â No
Berries:Â Â –
Berry Color:Â –
Sun Needs:Â Full to Mostly Sun, Part Shade in hot coastal climates
Water Needs:Â Â Average, Very low when established
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amend heavy clay soil to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, SiltÂ
Soil Moisture / Drainage:Â Moist But Well Drained to Dry
Soil pH:Â 5.0 – 7.0Â
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects, Visual Attention
Resistances:Â Clay Soil, Deer –Â more info, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Intolerances:Â Constantly Soggy Soil
Description
A shockingly showy and cold hardy hybrid relative of our native American Ceanothus, ‘Blue Jeans’ is one of the toughest, lowest maintenance and prettiest of all Mountain Lilac cultivars. In mid spring the evergreen foliage is literally smothered in delightful, pom-pom like clusters of bluish purple flowers with continued blooming to mid summer. A site to behold in bloom, and something the butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators will certainly appreciate. When not in flower its shiny, holly-like deep green leaves provide nice attraction in the landscape. With an upright mounding form 6 to 8 feet tall and equally as wide, Blue Jeans is a fine specimen in the sunny garden and flowering shrub and landscape borders and makes a wonderful informal hedge for natural areas but is just as at home as a clipped hedge in urban landscapes. Long-lived and very easy to grow and low maintenance, it is cold hardy to 0ºF and can handle heat, drought and every type of soil, including clay, provided the site is well-drained. This one doesn’t like wet feet! You might also be happy to know the deer turn their nose up to it.
Blue Jeans Mountain Lilac is a hybrid cross of C. gloriosus and C. masonii from Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.
Wildlife Value
Ceanothus is a larval host plant and highly attractive to various species of butterflies, moths and other beneficial pollinators. Hummingbirds will also visit the flowers. It provides seeds eaten by bushtits, mockingbirds, quail and finches, as well as cover for birds.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 6 to 8 feet tall and equally as wide, the Blue Jeans Mountain Lilac is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in flowering shrub borders. Grows well in containers that can be situated on decks and patios. A fine addition to butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, native gardens, blue or purple theme gardens, cottage gardens and sunny to partially shaded woodland borders.
Suggested Spacing:Â 7 feet apart for hedge; 11 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
The Blue Jeans Mountain Lilac adapts well to any soil types provided the soil is well-drained. This one does not like wet feet – constantly soggy soil is a killer. When established it is highly drought tolerant and needs little to no water during summer. it will tolerate full sun but in hot coastal climates seems to grow and bloom better with some shade in the afternoon. any well drained soil with little to no summer water. One of the toughest cultivars that also takes very well to pruning for size control and shaping purposes. Since it blooms on old wood from the previous year, wait to prune until after the bloom.
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Emily Johnson –
The Blue Jeans Mountain Lilac is absolutely stunning! The vibrant blue flowers are a showstopper in my garden. The 2-gallon pot size was perfect for transplanting, and it’s thriving beautifully.
Michael Brown –
I’m very pleased with this purchase. The plant arrived healthy and well-packaged. It’s already starting to bloom, and the color is just as described. Highly recommend!
Sarah Lee –
This Ceanothus is a great addition to my landscape. It’s low-maintenance and attracts pollinators. The 2-gallon size was just right for my space. Very happy with it!
David Martinez –
The plant was in good condition when it arrived, but it took a while to establish. Once it did, the blooms were gorgeous. A bit of patience is required, but it’s worth it.
Laura Thompson –
I love the Blue Jeans Mountain Lilac! It’s a hardy plant that adds a pop of color to my garden. The 2-gallon pot made it easy to plant, and it’s growing well.
James Wilson –
The plant arrived a bit dry, but after some TLC, it’s doing great. The flowers are beautiful, and it’s a great conversation starter in my yard.
Amanda Harris –
This Ceanothus is a beautiful plant, but it’s a bit finicky with watering. Once I got the hang of it, it started thriving. The blooms are worth the effort!
Robert Clark –
The Blue Jeans Mountain Lilac is a fantastic plant. It’s easy to care for and adds a lovely touch to my garden. The 2-gallon size was perfect for my needs.
Jennifer Lewis –
I’m very happy with this purchase. The plant arrived healthy and has been growing steadily. The blue flowers are stunning and attract so many bees and butterflies.