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Ceanothus Skylark is one of the small Californian Lilac variety, featured with masses of deep blue flowers that grow in bundles on spreading thin branches. These evergreen shrubs are ideally planted in a coastal garden as ground cover for dry sunny banks. Californian Lilac are known for their outstanding floral display during early spring and late summer. These shrubs are tough and frost hardy, they develop tolerance to coastal salt-laden winds. Small plants of Californian Lilac need care with regular watering for growing. Plant them against a sunny wall in an average to fertile soil (clay, loamy) that is well-drained and moist. Leaves of these flowering plants are ovate and glossy, adding a contrast to the scenic blue flower. Prune the faded flowers to encourage new blooms as these shrubs often bloom again in autumn. The flowers bloom on the last years wood, make sure not to prune them too hard. One can use Californian Lilac as hedging against a fence or as flower borders in their cottage garden. This particular Californian Lilac variety is small in size, thus makes it ideal for small space coastal gardens. Once the plants mature, they will become hardy and drought tolerant. They will thrive in full sunlight and their stunning flowers will fascinate bees and butterflies, presenting a lustrous floral exhibition.