Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ — Evergreen Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ — a hardy garden shrub with deep blue and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen shrub
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)
- Position: Full Sun, Sheltered
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' is a stunning hardy evergreen shrub prized for its profusion of vivid deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Often known as California Lilac, this reliable variety produces dense clusters of rich blue blooms that smother the plant, creating a spectacular display against its small, dark green, crinkled evergreen foliage. A firm favourite among gardeners and pollinators alike, it brings colour and life to borders, sunny walls, and sheltered garden spots.
This vigorous yet compact shrub is ideal for training against a south- or west-facing wall or fence, or for planting as a free-standing specimen in a sunny, sheltered border. Once established, Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, thriving in well-drained soil and a position in full sun. It is best planted in a spot sheltered from cold, drying winds to protect its evergreen foliage through the winter months.
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
| Botanical name | Ceanothus impressus 'Puget Blue' |
| Growth habit | Dense, Bushy Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun, Sheltered |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June) |
| Hardiness | Hardy (RHS H4) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators |
| Best for | Sunny Walls, Fences, Borders, Sheltered Gardens |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer (may–june).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.