Ceanothus ‘Remote Blue’

Ceanothus hybrid. This lilac has glossy dark green leaves that set off the stunning blue flowers. It is fast growing and adaptable.It grows to 1′ high and 5′ wide with an upright, dense form. The Ceanothus grows great in clay soils especially the shaley clay soils, as well as more well-drained soils. It is thought to be a hybrid of Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus and Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus and was introduced by Bert and Celeste Wilson of Las Pilitas Nursery in 1991. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. A hybrid of C. oliganthus var. sorediatus x C. thyrsiflorus var. griseus from Las pilitas Nursery in santa Margarita.