Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Californian lilac ‘Italian Skies’ is semi-hardy, and will benefit from some protection in winter.
Growth Information
Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’ is a relatively slow grower and will reach its full height in 10 to 20 years depending on conditions. It can reach heights of up to 1.5m and will spread up to 2m.
Flowering
Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’ produces blue flowers. These flowers will be produced between April to May.
Foliage
Californian lilac ‘Italian Skies’ is an evergreen plant and produces green foliage this plant is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’ can have problems with Scale insects, it can also be vulnerable to certain diseases such as honey fungus. It is not known to attract any particular wildlife.
Soil Requirements
Californian lilac ‘Italian Skies’ requires a soil that stays slightly wet, but also has decent drainage and it cannot handle acidic soil so requires either neutral or alkaline.

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