Description

The ‘Frosty Dawn’ is one of many selections of the maritime ceanothus, a species found in northern San Luis Obispo County with Hearst’s ceanothus, Ceanothus hearstiorum. ‘Frosty Dawn’ is the lowest growing cultivar of maritime ceanothus available, reaching a height of about two feet. The leathery, holly-like leaves have a gray, waxy look. It may be used as a mounding ground cover or as a specimen shrub in a small garden. Although it generally appreciates some shade protection in inland gardens, ‘Frosty Dawn’ is a good candidate for evaluation in sunny settings. In San Jose, Sunset zone 15, this selection has thrived in full sun for several years. Soil of at least medium drainage is recommended and little water after the plant is established. Blooms in February in Santa Clara County.