Ceanothus ‘Pacific Wave’

Common Name:
Pacific Wave California Lilac

Description:
Ceanothus ‘Pacific Wave’ is a vigorous, low‑growing evergreen shrub prized for its stunning late‑spring to early‑summer display of rich blue‑violet flowers that cover its dense, glossy foliage. Originating from vigorous Californian hybrids, this variety forms an attractive, sweeping mound that adds vibrant colour and texture to gardens throughout the year. It thrives in well‑drained soils and enjoys the warmth of full sun, making it ideal for coastal and temperate climates such as Melbourne’s. Once established, ‘Pacific Wave’ is drought tolerant, low maintenance and resists mild frosts, rewarding gardeners with a long season of interest and attractive, nectar‑rich flowers that draw bees and butterflies. Its tidy growth habit also makes it suitable for mixed borders, rockeries, or as an informal groundcover where a splash of blue is desired.

Form:
Shrub – Clumping / Grass‑like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 0.4–0.8 m
Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Blue‑violet

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Evergreen Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Not normally considered toxic; safe around gardens, pets and children.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Sage (Salvia)
Grevillea
Correa
Dwarf Aubretia
Dianthus