Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star' (Ceanothus 'Dark Star')

Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star'

Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star' is a flowering shrub in the Buckthorn family. While its parent plant typically has light blue flowers, this cultivar boasts spectacular dark violet-blue flower clusters which bloom in late spring and early summer. Gardeners prize this evergreen shrub for the sheer density of the flowers that cover the plant, attracting all kinds of birds and butterflies.

Scientific classification

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

91 cm to 1.5 m

Plant Height

90 cm to 1.5 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

3 cm

Flower Size

Purple

Flower Color

Care Guide for Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star' features dense, dark green foliage and spring blooms. Prune in winter when dormant to remove damaged branches and improve airflow. Clean, sharp tools ensure precise cuts. Avoid excessive pruning to minimize stress, promoting healthier growth and enhanced blooms.

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