Ceanothus x 'Joyce Coulter'
Wild Lilac
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Wild Lilac (Ceanothus x 'Joyce Coulter') - Description
This Wild Lilac is a low-growing, mounding evergreen that produces blue flowers in spring. Works well as a groundcover or in a rock garden in both coastal and inland gardens.
Wild Lilac (Ceanothus x 'Joyce Coulter') - Blooming
Typically Wild Lilacs bloom in the spring, but certain species may vary. The flowers range in color from white to all shades of blue.
Wild Lilac (Ceanothus x 'Joyce Coulter') - Growth
Although Ceanothus 'Joyce Coulter' is a full sun plant, provide some shade if temperatures get too hot.
Wild Lilac (Ceanothus x 'Joyce Coulter') - Planting
Sow seeds in a seedbed, or in containers in fall. Species will hybridize freely. Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings for evergreen species, and greenwood cuttings for deciduous species during the summer. Greenwood cuttings are taken from shoot-tips of plants, and are harder than softwood cuttings. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Wild Lilac (Ceanothus x 'Joyce Coulter') - Pest
Deer may be a problem, but Wild Lilacs with smaller leaves tend to be more resistant to herbivory by deer. Aphids and whiteflies can be a problem, but are easily controlled.
Wild Lilac (Ceanothus x 'Joyce Coulter') - Interesting facts
The seeds of some Ceanothus can stay dormant for centuries until a forest fire triggers germination.
Wild Lilac (Ceanothus x 'Joyce Coulter') - Soil and irrigation
Wild Lilacs require excellent drainage. These plants evolved growing on rocky slopes. Some species require total dryness during the summer months (especially the coastal ground-cover species), but others need rare summer watering. Prefers rich soil with good drainage. Lime tolerant, but can become chlorotic in shallow, alkaline soils.
