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Products > Ceanothus gloriosus 'Heart's Desire'   Ceanothus gloriosus 'Heart's Desire' - Pt. Reyes Ceanothus      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorns) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Blue Bloomtime: Spring Height: <1 foot Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Ceanothus gloriosus 'Heart's Desire' (Pt. Reyes Ceanothus) - A low spreading shrubs that remains under 1 foot tall with small bronze-highlighted glossy foliage and pale blue flowers. A nice groundcover for coastal gardens. Plant in full sun to shade inland. Drought tolerant. Hardy to 15 degrees F. A selection by Phil van Soelen of California Flora Nursery. Not recommended for hotter interior gardens unless some shade is provided.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]