Ceanothus 'Skylark'
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Ceanothus 'Skylark'
- 'Skylark' is a ceanothus with real star power, and one that deserves a central role in your garden. In fact, it practically soars as high as its namesake.
- The glossy evergreen foliage ensures year-round interest, while the blue thimble blooms put on a magical show from the end of spring into early summer.
- Suitable to grow as both a freestanding shrub and wall-trained plant, 'Skylark' grows to a manageable two metres tall, meaning it's also suitable for container growing.
- As one of the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators, you can rely on 'Skylark' to bring more bees and butterflies to your garden.
- This ceanothus has been awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, as it's been shown to perform particularly well in British gardens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Ceanothus 'Skylark' can be grown in a pot, provided it has adequate drainage and a container at least 40 cm wide.
How big does it get?
The Ceanothus 'Skylark' typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Ceanothus 'Skylark' performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Ceanothus 'Skylark' prefers a light, well-drained soil and can struggle in heavy, waterlogged clay.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Ceanothus 'Skylark' needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Ceanothus 'Skylark' does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Ceanothus 'Skylark' is frost hardy with an RHS rating of H4, tolerating temperatures down to -10°C, and requires a sheltered, sunny wall in colder inland UK gardens.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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