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LucidLucid Posts: 387
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Hi everyone, I spotted a nice looking climbing plant when I was out on a walk with my dog earlier. It was climbing up a pergola and is flowering. I wondered if it was a type of Ceanothus but it seems they flower in Summer.




If anyone knows that'd be great as if it's good for the pollinators I'd like to add it to my plant list for when we come to do the garden. Thanks for any help.

Lucid :)

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  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    That does look like a Ceanothus doesn't it. Perhaps it's got confused.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
    It made me think of a variety of winter flowering vibernum? 
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  • MarlorenaMarlorena Posts: 8,705
    edited January 2021
    ..it's Ceanothus 'Gloire de Versailles'... an exceptional plant that flowers from June to as late as you like, weather permitting...

    ..if you prefer a darker colour look for Ceanothus delilianus 'Henri Defosse', it's a darker shade of blue.. otherwise very similar..
    East Anglia, England
  • LucidLucid Posts: 387
    Thanks for the fast replies @Lizzie27, @D0rdogne_Damsel and @Marlorena. It sounds really interesting and I will definitely add it to the list - apparently butterflies like it too. Thanks for the tip on the darker colour too Marlorena. I think I prefer the lighter look but will make a note of both.

    Lucid :)
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    edited January 2021
    Ceanothus Gloire de Versailles blooms with pale blue flowers 

    Ceanothus pallidus Marie Simon is another similar one.
    I love the delicate pink, deciduous ones.


    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
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