Ceanothus thrysifloris repens - 20-30cm, 5lt Butia One of the key attractions

One of the key attractions of 'Irish Luck' is its ability to tolerate coastal conditions

The branches of the Koyama Japanese Maple are also striking

pendulous branches

It needs some pruning

and rock gardens

Ceanothus thrysifloris repens - 20-30cm, 5lt Butia One of the key attractionsCeanothus thyrsiflorus is a large, vigorous, fast growing, upright evergreen shrub with arching branches. It has small, oval, glossy green leaves and very attractive fluffy clusters of small, pale to dark blue flowers with yellow stamens. It blooms from mid spring to early summer, literally covering the whole shrub with stunning blue colour. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus thrives in average, slightly alkaline, moist but