Variegated Carmel Creeper California Lilac

Variegated Carmel Creeper California Lilac

1 Gallon
$19.90
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Variegated Carmel Creeper California Lilac

Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Diamond Heights'

A unique variegated groundcover ceanothus for year-round foliage color in partial shade.

$19.90
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Description

Variegated Carmel Creeper is a stunning, low-growing selection prized for its year-round ornamental foliage. Its small leaves are bright chartreuse-green with irregular creamy-yellow margins, creating a luminous effect. In spring, it produces clusters of pale blue flowers. Its slow, spreading habit and colorful leaves make it an exceptional groundcover for brightening shady slopes, rock gardens, or understories where most ceanothus won't thrive.

  • Ornamental Variegated Foliage: The primary feature is its bright yellow-and-green variegated leaves, providing constant color.

  • Low, Spreading Habit: A slow, prostrate grower, reaching only 1-2 feet tall but spreading 4-6 feet.

  • Tolerates More Shade: Unlike most ceanothus, it performs well in partial shade, making it uniquely versatile.

  • Pale Blue Spring Flowers: Produces light blue flower clusters that complement the foliage.

  • Unique Colorful Groundcover: Ideal for adding light to shaded banks or as a contrasting underplanting.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Small, oval, leathery leaves with a bright green center and striking creamy-yellow to gold margins. The variegated foliage provides year-round visual interest.Flowers: Produces clusters of small, fragrant, light blue flowers in spring.Habit: A low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub with a dense, ground-hugging, mat-like habit.
  • Mature Height: 1-2 ft.
  • Mature Width: 4-6 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Attractive variegated foliage brightens the landscape year-round.Highly drought tolerant once established.Excellent for erosion control on slopes.Low maintenance.Tolerates coastal conditions
  • Landscape Uses:Groundcover for sunny slopes and banks.Rock gardens.Coastal and water-wise landscapes.Spiller over walls or in containers

Faqs

Q: How much shade can it take?
A: It thrives in partial shade (e.g., under high-branching oaks) or morning sun with afternoon shade. In full, hot sun, the delicate variegated leaves can scorch.

Q: Is it as drought tolerant as green-leaved ceanothus?
A: It is drought tolerant once established but benefits from more consistent moisture than its all-green cousins, especially in warmer locations, due to its reduced chlorophyll.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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