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Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman' | Ray Hartman California Lilac

Plant Information

Plant Overview

Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'

Photography by Vern Pershing, Pete Veilleux Eastbay Wilds, PlantMaster

Description*
Growing vigorously as either a large shrub or small tree, the Ray Hartman has big, round, dark green leaves and medium blue, delicate flowers in 3"-5" clusters that bloom in winter and spring. It grows to 12' high and 8'-10' wide. This cultivar has good tolerance for heat; it needs occasional deep watering with good drainage. It does well in coastal as well as inland valley gardens. Deer love new foliage. Plant in full to part sun; it is not fussy about soil, growing in clay as well as sandy soil.
*Description by Jerry Sortomme Editor

General

Type
Shrub
Season
Evergreen
Height
12 ft.
Width
8-10 ft.

Flower / Leaf

Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Character
Glossy, Leathery

Sun / Water / Soil

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Growth Rate
Fast
Description*
Growing vigorously as either a large shrub or small tree, the Ray Hartman has big, round, dark green leaves and medium blue, delicate flowers in 3"-5" clusters that bloom in winter and spring. It grows to 12' high and 8'-10' wide. This cultivar has good tolerance for heat; it needs occasional deep watering with good drainage. It does well in coastal as well as inland valley gardens. Deer love new foliage. Plant in full to part sun; it is not fussy about soil, growing in clay as well as sandy soil.
*Description by Jerry Sortomme Editor
Notes
Hardy to 10 degrees F