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Julia Phelps California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps'
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Bring an abundance of beauty and majesty to your garden with Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps'. Few shrubs can rival the sight of a well-grown, dark blue-flowered Ceanothus in bloom, and Julia Phelps California Lilac is one of the most striking of all California Lilacs.
Julia Phelps is a Ceanothus cultivar with a profusion of deep cobalt blue flower clusters that emerge in spring and smother the petite, dark green, deeply textured foliage. This moderately sized, evergreen, mounding shrub is 6-8 ft. tall by 7-9 ft. wide and densely branched.
Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’ is stunning in any California native landscape as a privacy screen or accent plant, and can be used in a variety of design styles such as coastal gardens, woodland, waterwise or Mediterranean gardens. Plant in a pollinator-friendly garden where the indigo-blue flowers will attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects in spring.
Showy and breathtaking, this tough California Lilac is also drought tolerant and low maintenance. Julia Phelps Ceanothus is a popular California cultivar that adds beauty and a vibrancy to the garden and will be a cherished addition to any landscape.
How big does Julia Phelps California Lilac grow?
It usually reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, forming a dense, mounding shrub with small, dark green leaves that set off its vivid blue flowers perfectly.
When does it bloom and what do the flowers look like?
It explodes with deep indigo-blue flower clusters in spring, often lasting several weeks. The blooms are richly fragrant and a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
What kind of light and soil does it prefer?
Full sun is essential for dense growth and heavy flowering. It thrives in well-drained soil, especially sandy or rocky types, and absolutely detests soggy conditions.
Does it need pruning or special care?
Only light pruning right after flowering to maintain shape. Avoid cutting into old wood — it won’t resprout from bare stems.
Seasonality
Mature height
6-15 ft.
Mature Width
7-9 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Low
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Bees, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Birds
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