Ceanothus Yankee Point is a stunning, low-growing evergreen shrub prized for its abundant clusters of vivid blue flowers that smother the plant from late spring through to early summer. Known as the Californian Lilac, this spreading beauty brings bold seasonal colour and year-round structure to the garden with its dense, dark glossy foliage. Supplied as a well-established 7.5 litre root ball, this plant is ready to settle in and establish with vigour.

A superb choice for ground cover on sunny slopes and banks, Ceanothus Yankee Point spreads broadly and grows close to the ground, making it ideal for filling wide borders, softening garden walls, or creating a low-maintenance carpet of evergreen interest. It thrives in coastal and sheltered settings and is particularly effective as a wall shrub trained against a warm, south or west-facing aspect.

Key Features:

• Abundant, vivid blue flower clusters from late spring into early summer
• Evergreen — dark, glossy green foliage provides attractive structure throughout the year
• Supplied as a 7.5 litre root ball for strong establishment from the outset
• Low-growing and wide-spreading growth habit — excellent as a ground cover plant
• Drought tolerant once established, thriving in free-draining, sunny positions
• Highly attractive to bees and pollinators during the flowering season
• Well-suited to coastal gardens and sheltered garden settings

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
  
  
• Common Names: Californian Lilac, Yankee Point Ceanothus
  
  
• Classification: Evergreen shrub
  
  
• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 150–250 cm
  
  
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, wide-spreading evergreen shrub
  
  
• Perfect for: Ground cover, sunny borders, slopes and banks, coastal gardens, wall training, containers
  
  
• Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer (May–June)
  
  
• Flower Colour: Deep mid-blue
  
  
• Planting Position: Full sun, sheltered from cold and drying winds
  
  
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
  
  
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies and garden pollinators
  
  
• Type: Hardy evergreen shrub (RHS Rating: H4)
  
  
• Foliage: Dark, glossy, oval to oblong green leaves
  
  

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil — avoid heavy clay or waterlogged ground
• Water regularly after planting until the plant is fully established
• Prune lightly immediately after flowering to maintain shape — avoid cutting back into old, woody growth
• Apply a mulch around the base in autumn to offer root protection during colder periods
• Once established, this variety is notably drought tolerant and requires minimal intervention

Notes: Supplied as a single Ceanothus Yankee Point plant in a 7.5 litre root ball. As these are natural, living plants, size and shape may vary slightly between individual specimens.