{"product_id":"col-3l-cea-thy-zanx1","title":"Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus Zanzibar California Lilac Plant, Hardy Evergreen Blue Flowering Shrub, 3L Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeanothus thyrsiflorus 'Zanzibar' is a striking variegated form of the popular California Lilac, prized for its eye-catching foliage and abundant blue flowers. The glossy evergreen leaves are edged with bright golden-yellow margins, providing year-round colour and interest even when the plant is not in bloom. In late spring to early summer, clusters of soft blue flowers smother the branches, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy evergreen shrub is well suited to sunny, sheltered borders, wall-side plantings and larger containers. Its upright, bushy habit makes it an excellent focal point or backdrop plant, and the variegated foliage adds a splash of colour to mixed planting schemes throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Ceanothus Thyrsiflorus 'Zanzibar' plant supplied in a 3L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Zanzibar'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Variegated California Lilac, Zanzibar California Lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 1.5m × 1.5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Bushy, Upright Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunny Borders, Wall-Side Plantings, Sheltered Gardens, Large Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun, Sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Well-Drained Soil; Avoid Waterlogged or Chalky Conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to approximately -10°C once established)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/b\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Glossy Green Leaves with Bright Golden-Yellow Margins, Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePruning:\u003c\/b\u003e Light trim after flowering if needed to maintain shape; avoid cutting into old wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a warm, sunny and sheltered position for the best foliage colour and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure soil is well-drained; Ceanothus does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce established, Ceanothus is relatively drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid heavy pruning into old wood, as Ceanothus does not regenerate well from mature stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the variegated 'Zanzibar' variety, distinguished by its golden-edged evergreen foliage. Plant dimensions and flower intensity may vary depending on growing conditions and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Accelopack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55543038509441,"sku":"COL-3L-CEA-THY-ZANX1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/0854\/7722\/files\/file_fbdaf1d3-499f-412e-9c56-6453d6539ec7.png?v=1776586188","url":"https:\/\/www.hopeplants.com\/products\/col-3l-cea-thy-zanx1","provider":"Hope Plants Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}