Pershore Zanzibar ceanothus

Ceanothus 'Pershore Zanzibar'

ShrubRhamnaceae

Pershore Zanzibar ceanothus
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantEvergreen
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size5 to 8 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay
Soil pH
Alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderHedgePollinator gardenRock garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Pershore Zanzibar' ceanothus (Ceanothus 'Pershore Zanzibar') is a shrub for borders, hedges, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It stays evergreen, and it tolerates drought and salt. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the blooms.

Pairs well with Henfield Brilliant rock rose, Mexican orange blossom, and Mondo grass.

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