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Ceanothis.

sutton.langleysutton.langley Posts: 38
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I have just been given a Ceanothis, and wondered if it will be happy growing in a pot.

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  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    Is there a label  with it? The whole name would help.
    Southampton 
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Generally speaking ceanothus don't grow well in pots. I can't think of any dwarf varieties off the top of my head that might do.
    Can you give some more information, if you know which variety it is etc.

    They prefer a sunny sheltered spot to do well.
    https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-ceanothus/
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Other than when they're young and just being grown on, I can't see how any Ceanothus would be happy long term in a pot. A purpose built, large container [ie at least 60 cm all round] would be ok if correctly maintained, but not an average pot. 
    I think there's a smaller variety, but that doesn't mean it's 'small'.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • sutton.langleysutton.langley Posts: 38
    It just says PUSEY BLUE.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I haven't heard of that one, and Google can't find it. Are you sure it's not C. "Puget Blue" ? That one apparently has a mature size of 3m tall and 3m spread so it would need a very very big pot, unless you're only planning on keeping it for a couple of years. More info. here. https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.cfm?pl_id=963
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I'm guessing it might be Puget Blue ?
    https://www.rhsplants.co.uk/plants/_/ceanothus-puget-blue/classid.721/

    Some suppliers describe it as suitable for pots, but personally l think it would be far happier in the ground. 
  • borgadrborgadr Posts: 718
    edited October 2023
    I had 2 ceanothus in large pots but after a couple of years they started to grow a little scraggly. Last winter I put them both in the ground and they're looking much better now
  • sutton.langleysutton.langley Posts: 38
    Thank you all so much. Yes, I think it is probably Puget Blue, Goodness, what a beauty in a pot. Think I will plant in soil on balance.
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