Variegated Carmel Creeper
Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Diamond Heights'
Bright, low-growing shrub with chartreuse leaves splashed with dark green -- the most variegation we've seen on a Ceanothus. The yellow tones are brightest in warmer weather and full sun, while the green is more dominant in winter or in heavily shaded plantings. Clusters of pale blue flowers in spring. Plant in full sun in costal areas, or in light shade in hotter areas. Prefers well-drained soil. Makes an excellent container plant. Drought tolerant once established.
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Shrub |
| Garden style: | Mediterranean |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Low-growing to1 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Seacoast Exposure |
| Flower color: | Blue |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Variegated |
| Item no.: | 3617 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Bright, low-growing shrub with chartreuse leaves splashed with dark green -- the most variegation we've seen on a Ceanothus. The yellow tones are brightest in warmer weather and full sun, while the green is more dominant in winter or in heavily shaded plantings. Clusters of pale blue flowers in spring. Plant in full sun in costal areas, or in light shade in hotter areas. Prefers well-drained soil. Makes an excellent container plant. Drought tolerant once established.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Shrub |
| Garden style: | Mediterranean |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Low-growing to1 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Seacoast Exposure |
| Flower color: | Blue |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Variegated |
| Item no.: | 3617 |
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