Ceanothus ‘Repens’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Ceanothus ‘Repens’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Ceanothus ‘Repens’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering late spring–early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
- Mature size: 0.9m to 3m tall × 2–4m wide
- Flowering: Late Spring–Early Summer (with light autumn repeat)
- Position: Full Sun, Sheltered Site
- Attracts: Bees & Butterflies
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
You can choose from three distinctive varieties: Ceanothus ‘Blue Mound’ – a compact, rounded shrub packed with bright blue blossom, Ceanothus ‘Repens’ – a low, spreading, ground-hugging form with soft sky-blue flowers, or Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ – a tall, architectural cultivar with deep indigo-blue panicles.
All three varieties are pollinator-friendly evergreens that burst into bloom from late spring into early summer, often giving a light repeat flush in autumn. Their glossy, dark green foliage stays attractive year-round, providing structure in borders, beds, wall-side plantings, cottage-style gardens & coastal landscapes. Depending on your chosen cultivar, mature sizes range from 0.9m to 3m tall × 2–4m wide, allowing you to select the perfect fit—from ground cover to bold architectural shrub.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | 0.9m to 3m tall × 2–4m wide |
| Growth habit | Rounded mound, creeping groundcover, or upright architectural shrub (depending on variety) |
| Position | Full Sun, Sheltered Site |
| Soil | Well-Drained |
| Flowering | Late Spring–Early Summer (with light autumn repeat) |
| Attracts | Bees & Butterflies |
| Best for | Mixed Borders, Flower Beds, Wall-Side Plantings, Coastal Gardens, Cottage Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Ceanothus ‘Repens’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring–early summer (with light autumn repeat). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Ceanothus ‘Repens’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.