Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis (Carmel Creeper Ceanothus) - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
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- Written by Steve Brigham
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Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis Plant Care Reminders
Carmel creeper ceanothusGeneral Information
Plant Care Instructions By Steve Brigham
In both coastal and inland climates of Southern California, the various cultivated forms of Carmel Creeper make good low water use large scale ground covers in soils that drain well and are not too heavy, with coastal climates being ideal. They do need regular watering until they become established, and regular but less frequent water after that.
Is Indoor Plant?
No
These month by month plant care tasks are for plants in the following zones :
Sunset Zones :18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
USDA Zones :
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Plant Care Instruction
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- May
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- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
January1. BuyBuy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.3. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.February1. BuyBuy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.3. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.March1. BuyBuy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.3. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.4. MulchMaintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.April1. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.2. MulchMaintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.May1. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.2. MulchMaintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.3. PropagatePropagate by softwood cuttings of firm young growth.June1. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.2. PrunePrune after bloom to control size, but do not prune heavily.3. MulchMaintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.4. PropagatePropagate by softwood cuttings of firm young growth.July1. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.2. MulchMaintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.August1. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.2. MulchMaintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.September1. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.2. MulchMaintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.October1. BuyBuy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.3. FertilizeFertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer, and water in well.4. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.5. MulchMaintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.November1. BuyBuy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.3. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.December1. BuyBuy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.2. PlantPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.3. WaterWater young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
January
Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.
February
Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.
March
Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.
October
Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.
November
Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.
December
Buy healthy, vigorous gallon-size plants from nurseries.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
January
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.
February
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.
March
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.
October
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.
November
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.
December
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, allowing plenty of room for plants to spread. Plants establish best when nurtured by winter rains.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
October
Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer, and water in well.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
February
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
March
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
April
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
May
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
June
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
July
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
August
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
September
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
October
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
November
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
December
Water young plants regularly and deeply during dry periods, and established plants once a week to twice a month. Plants need more frequent watering in hot climates.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
June
Prune after bloom to control size, but do not prune heavily.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
March
Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.
April
Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.
May
Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.
June
Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.
July
Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.
August
Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.
September
Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.
October
Maintain a generous mulch around plants to conserve water use.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
May
Propagate by softwood cuttings of firm young growth.
June
Propagate by softwood cuttings of firm young growth.
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