California lilac
Ceanothus
An ornamental plant, planted March to May.
In September: nothing to do.
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California lilac, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant a pot-grown California lilac. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Mulch the California lilac. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Planting
Plant a pot-grown California lilac March to May. Moderate source: RHS.
Mulch the California lilac
Spread 5-7.5cm of leaf mould, garden compost or well-rotted manure, kept clear of the stems.
Usually March to May. Moderate source: RHS.
What the source words mean
Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
What not to do
Don’t cut an evergreen ceanothus back into old wood
It rarely grows back from old wood. Replace an overgrown plant instead.
Moderate source: RHS.
Add California lilac to my plot
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