Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Ceanothus ‘Cynthia Postan’ is a beautiful Californian lilac, bearing masses of rich blue flowers in early summer. Hardy and evergreen, it's perfect for growing in a mixed or shrub border, where its blooms attract a wide range of pollinators. It can be trained against a wall or fence or grown as a small standard shrub.
Grow Ceanothus ‘Cynthia Postan’ in well-drained soil in full sun, particularly near a south- or west-facing wall which will provide additional shelter from cold winds and frost.
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Ceanothus ‘Cynthia postan’ and wildlife
Ceanothus ‘Cynthia postan’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Ceanothus ‘Cynthia postan’ poisonous?
Ceanothus ‘Cynthia postan’ has no toxic effects reported.
