Ceanothus 'Diamond Heights

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Variegated Carmel Creeper

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

Description

This evergreen shrub has beautifully variegated dark glossy yellow and green foliage. Grows to 2 - 3' high and 10 - 12' wide. Powdery blue flowers bloom in mid-spring. A good choice for ground cover or bank cover. It is a wonderful accent plant. A fast grower, responds well to pruning. It prefers full sun in coastal areas, light shade in hotter inland areas. It needs good drainage.

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.