Diamond Heights Variegated Carmel Creeper
Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Diamond Heights'
Pronunciation: see-an-OH-thus GREE-see-us hor-i-zon-TA-lis
SKU #03617
| Description | A brightly colored, low-growing evergreen with exceptional chartreuse and dark green variegation, accented by clusters of pale blue spring flowers. The yellow tones dominate in warm weather, while the green dominates in cooler weather or shade. Takes cool coastal sunlight; site in bright shade in hot, inland regions. Stunning in containers. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, spreading 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Broom (Cytisus); Juniper (Juniperus); Lavender (Lavandula); Sumac (Rhus) |
| Care | Adapts to most soils, provided well-drained; intolerant of soggy soils. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Takes cool coastal sunlight; site in bright shade in hot, inland regions. Tolerates mild drought, but best with occasional supplemental water, particularly in hot inland areas. Feed before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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