Ceanothus El Dorado Live Plant, Golden Variegated California Lilac Shrub, Blue Spring Flowers, Evergreen Garden Shrub, 1 Foot, 6 Inch Pot

Add year-round foliage color and beautiful spring blooms to your landscape with Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'El Dorado', also known as California Lilac. This fast-growing, upright evergreen shrub features dark green leaves with golden-yellow variegation, creating a striking backdrop for its medium-blue spring flowers.

You will receive one live plant, approximately 1 foot tall, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'El Dorado'

• Common name: California Lilac

• Plant type: Evergreen flowering shrub

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping height: Approximately 1 foot

• Pot size: 6-inch nursery pot

• Mature size: Approximately 6–10 feet tall and wide

• Flower color: Medium blue

• Bloom season: Spring

Foliage & Landscape Features

• Dark green foliage with golden-yellow variegation.

• Upright, fast-growing growth habit.

• Medium-blue flowers provide seasonal color in spring.

• Suitable for informal hedges and landscape plantings.

• An excellent habitat plant for garden wildlife.

Growing & Care

• Sunlight: Full sun in coastal locations; some shade is recommended in hot inland areas.

• Watering: Drought tolerant once established.

• Summer care: Occasional summer irrigation can be helpful.

• Soil moisture: Allow the soil to dry between waterings.

Choose a planting location with room for the shrub to reach its mature size. Its colorful foliage and spring flowers make it an attractive addition to suitable gardens and informal hedges.

Shipping & Arrival

Your plant will arrive growing in its 6-inch nursery pot. Unpack it promptly after delivery and give it time to adjust to its new environment.

Please Note: You will receive one live plant approximately 1 foot tall. Natural variations in foliage, branching, and shape are normal. Temporary leaf yellowing or leaf drop may occur during shipping and acclimation.