Botanical Family: Rhamnaceae
Common Family: Buckthorn Family
Far Horizons Ceanothus
A dense evergreen shrub, Ceanothus 'Far Horizons' is noted for its distinct button-shaped, deep blue flowers in winter and shiny, elliptical 1 inch long leaves. A dependable medium-sized shrub and consistent early bloomer (late February into March) within the genus.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Ceanothus sometimes get aphids and whitefly, but these are easy to control. Almost all Ceanothus can succumb to root rot if overwatered in summer. Interesting Notes
A Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Introduction. A seedling selected by horticulturist Dara Emery from a batch of open-pollinated seed of C. impressus x C. thyrsiflorus (= C. Xburtonensis, a natural hybrid).
| Height |
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Spread |
| 4-6 Feet |
6-10 Feet |
| Flower Color |
Hardiness |
| Blue |
Not Available |
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Attributes
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Evergreen |
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Frost Tolerant |
Exposure
Season Of Interest
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Winter (Dec-Feb) |
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Spring (Mar-May) |
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