{"product_id":"ceanothus-repens","title":"Ceanothus repens – Creeping Blue Blossom | Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCeanothus repens – Creeping Blue Blossom\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeanothus repens\u003c\/em\u003e is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub that puts on a breathtaking display of powder-blue flower clusters in late spring. Unlike its upright cousins, this prostrate form hugs the ground and spills beautifully over walls, banks, and raised beds, creating a dense, weed-suppressing carpet of glossy dark green foliage topped with a froth of vivid blue in May and June. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant once established, and irresistible to bees, it is one of the most rewarding low-maintenance shrubs for a sunny garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Ceanothus repens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning powder-blue flower clusters in May and June — a magnet for bees and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, spreading habit — ideal for ground cover, banks, slopes, and cascading over walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round weed suppression and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant once established — perfect for dry, sunny borders and gravel gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and easy to establish — makes an impact in its first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for coastal and exposed gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; thrives in warm, sheltered spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained to dry; tolerates poor, sandy, and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in most of the UK (RHS H4); shelter from hard frosts in colder regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2m wide; height 30–60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape; avoid cutting into old wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun with excellent drainage for best flowering and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid heavy, wet, or waterlogged soils — Ceanothus dislikes sitting in moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo feeding required — lean soils encourage better flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with gravel around the base to keep the crown dry and suppress weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2\/3 litre pot","offer_id":56940094914935,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/ceanothus-repens-in-garden-setting.png?v=1777403750","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/ceanothus-repens","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}