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Ceanothus x thyrsiflorus Snow Flurries
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The 'Snow Flurries' Ceanothus, sometimes marketed as 'Snow Flurry', is a highly popular variety of California Lilac known for its abundant pure white flowering. The bush forms a beautiful wide mass and is adorned with light green evergreen foliage, which is decorative in all seasons. Its clusters of white flowers, reminiscent of lilacs, are slightly fragrant and attract bees. Evergreen ceanothus has its rightful place in a seaside garden or a not-too-cold climate. This selection thrives in well-drained soils, tolerates summer drought well, and withstands short frosts of around -10°C once mature.
The Snow Flurries Ceanothus is a hybrid horticultural variety that carries the genes of the Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, also known as the blueblossom ceanothus. The latter is a vigorous species native to North America and Mexico, with a variable habit. Hardy down to -10°C, this bush has characteristic angular branches and bears alternate, entire, dentate, leathery leaves with prominent veins. Ceanothus belongs to the Rhamnaceae family and is related to our buckthorn. These shrubs are hosts of chaparral (scrub vegetation) and, once well-rooted, rely on rainwater.
'Snow Flurries' is a large bush that is wider than tall. It is a ramified shrub with a dense habit that can easily reach 1.80m in height and less than 2.20m in width. Depending on the climate, its generous flowering occurs between May and early July. It forms numerous oval clusters of 5-6cm composed of many tiny pure white flowers dusted with stamens. This delicately scented honey-like flowering attracts many pollinators, including butterflies and bees. It is followed by the formation of seeds, which, once mature, are explosively released. Its foliage persists in winter and consists of alternate, ovate-oblong, almost smooth-edged, trinerved leaves, relatively small, about 3-4cm long. They are light green. Ceanothus, which flowers on the previous year's wood, can tolerate very light pruning of faded flowers and troublesome branches just after flowering. Their average lifespan is 15 to 20 years.
The Snow Flurries Ceanothus is a beautiful plant that can be planted in a seaside garden or a drought-tolerant garden in mild regions. It can be placed as a standalone specimen, against a terrace, or in a mixed shrub border with simultaneous or staggered flowering: Fremontodendron californicum (April-May-June), shrubby rockroses, coronillas, 'Mutabilis' China Rose, Crape Myrtle... This variety can also be used in a persistent or mixed hedge, with laurel, photinias, Osmanthus...
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Place evergreen Ceanothus in a sunny or partially shaded position in the afternoon (depending on the climate). Plant it in a well-drained soil. Be careful of cold drafts that the bush does not like. It can be placed near a wall. This Snow Flurries variety tolerates limestone quite well and can withstand drought once it is well rooted. Mix your garden soil with compost, coarse sand, pumice, or any material that does not retain moisture. Water generously once or twice a week to promote establishment. Only water twice a month from the third year onwards, and only in case of drought. It is a plant that requires very little maintenance and grows easily if conditions are met. Constant moisture in the soil during the winter and in the summer in hot regions harms the plant. The combination of heat and humidity leads to the development of a fungus that attacks the plant's collar and can be as fatal as a Siberian cold. In cooler climates, Ceanothus appreciates naturally cooler soils in summer. That is why it is better to plant Ceanothus on a mound in regions affected by high summer temperatures. You can lightly prune the stems after flowering to encourage branching. Fertiliser is not recommended (add a little horn at the bottom of the planting hole). Avoid severe pruning.
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In summer, use a lightweight substrate, garden soil, coarse sand, and compost; water thoroughly but with spaced waterings only when the top few centimetres of soil are dry. The plant can be stored in a cool, bright, and unheated room, protected from severe frost. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring and autumn.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.