Ceanothus Repens' is a small, vigorous evergreen shrub of broad, dense habit, with glossy oblong-ovate leaves and compact panicles of small light blue flowers in spring and early summer. Growing Details Common Name: Californian lilac Repens Genus: Ceanothus Species: Repens Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline Height: 1-1.5m Spread: 2.5-4cm Flowering period: May to June 'Ceanothus can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small blue, pink or white flowers in profuse axillary or terminal clusters. They are fast-growing but may be short-lived' is a vigorous medium-sized deciduous shrub of rounded habit, with broadly oval, light green leaves to 8cm in length, and large panicles of scented powder-blue flowers.