Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Ceanothus ‘Concha’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Californian lilac ‘Concha’ is semi-hardy, and will benefit from some protection in winter.
Growth Information
Ceanothus ‘Concha’ is a relatively slow grower and will reach its full height in 10 to 20 years depending on conditions. It can reach heights of up to 3m and will spread up to 3m.
Flowering
Ceanothus ‘Concha’ produces blue flowers. These flowers will be produced between May to June.
Foliage
Californian lilac ‘Concha’ is an evergreen plant and produces green foliage this plant is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Ceanothus ‘Concha’ can have problems with scale insects, it can also be vulnerable to certain diseases such as honey fungus. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
Californian lilac ‘Concha’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage and it cannot handle acidic soil so requires either neutral or alkaline.