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
8-10

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, spreading 4 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Broom (Cytisus); Juniper (Juniperus); Lavender (Lavandula); Sumac (Rhus)
Care InstructionsAdapts 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.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitSpreading
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Broom (Cytisus); Juniper (Juniperus); Lavender (Lavandula); Sumac (Rhus)
Care
Care InstructionsAdapts 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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