{"product_id":"ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-repens-sur-tige","title":"Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Repens' on stem (California lilac) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ceanothus-repens\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Sky-blue flowers in May–June • 💧 Cascading trailing branches • 🌿 Glossy evergreen foliage • 🐝 Highly attractive to bees • 🌳 Trained on a standard • ☀️ Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeanothus thyrsiflorus 'Repens'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003ecreeping California lilac\u003c\/em\u003e, is covered in May with such dense sky-blue panicles that they hide the foliage. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003ewest coast of the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e a vivid blue that few species produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature lies in the combination of two traits: 'Repens' is naturally creeping, and training it on a standard transforms its spreading habit into a cascading form covered in flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-ceanothus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Ceanothus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cultivars trained on a standard, with different habits and shades of blue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeanothus 'Repens'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — cascading trailing branches, sky-blue flowers. The most spectacular habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceanothus-impressus-victoria-sur-tige\"\u003eCeanothus impressus 'Victoria'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact upright habit, deep blue flowers, the hardiest of the genus (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most resilient version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeanothus is a full-sun plant that thrives in dry soil. Winter moisture, much more than cold, causes it to decline: waterlogged substrate in January is fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, low wall, raised planter — choose an elevated position to let the branches trail down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -12 °C — protect from prolonged rain in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and rather poor — potting soil mixed with coarse sand, without excessive fertilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe trailing habit is only visible when the plant is elevated: placed on the ground, the cascade spreads out and loses all its effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ceanothus fixes atmospheric nitrogen through its roots, allowing it to thrive in poor soil. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003every well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is essential, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the first year, then greatly reduced — once established, the Ceanothus needs almost no watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e vital — never allow standing water, which is the number one cause of death in this species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, just after flowering, in June — never cut into old wood, as the plant will not regrow from it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the stem-trained shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e none — the Ceanothus produces its own nitrogen, and soil that is too rich reduces flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is the only plant in the range grown on a stem that requires no fertilization: its root nodules fix nitrogen from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue blue is an almost impossible-to-find color among shrubs: on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it creates an effect that neither pink, white, nor mauve can replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Ceanothus duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the upright \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceanothus-impressus-victoria-sur-tige\"\u003e'Victoria'\u003c\/a\u003e — two shades of blue and two contrasting forms, one growing upward and the other cascading down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eOlive tree\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the same need for sun and drainage, with the blue standing out against the silvery foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the blue-violet display,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-prostratus-sur-tige\"\u003e'Prostratus' Rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e — two trailing cascades, two successive blooms rich in nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural-fiber container\u003c\/a\u003e wicks away moisture better than a glazed pot, which is exactly what the Ceanothus needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn full bloom, the shrub literally buzzes with bees: it is one of the most bee-friendly shrubs there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise it to reveal the cascade:\u003c\/strong\u003e the whole appeal of 'Repens' trained on a standard lies in the trailing flowering branches. On a low wall or tall planter, the effect is immediate; placed on the ground, it disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from winter moisture, not the cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceanothus dies far more often from being waterlogged than from frost. A pot sheltered from prolonged rain and raised on blocks will get through winter without any problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not fertilize it:\u003c\/strong\u003e its roots fix atmospheric nitrogen. Fertilizer promotes foliage at the expense of flowers and weakens the plant against the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCeanothus thyrsiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Repens'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing California lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhamnaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e west coast of the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a standard, with trailing branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrailing length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm from the crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the first year, then very limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -12 °C, sensitive to winter moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, light pruning after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small glossy, deep green oval leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June, very dense sky-blue panicles, highly attractive to bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, no fertilization required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Natural \/ Colorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the length of the branches, and the density of the flowers naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103945481,"sku":"51315","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-repens-sur-tige-lilas-de-californie-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-5267565.jpg?v=1788726977","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-repens-on-a-standard","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}