‘really beautiful’ gardeners 'thrilled’ with charming blue blossom shrub

Gardeners looking for colourful and charming plants and flowers to pot this spring might be interested in a lovely blue-coloured shrub that buyers describe as ‘really beautiful’. The

ceanothus thyrsiflorus, also known as the blue blossom shrub, is a plant that grows purple flowers during the spring. Growers can go in any direction with this plant, either as a compact

shrub, as a ground cover or as a climbing plant against a shelf. It’s available to buy on Yimbly from a gardening brand called Plant in a Box, buy one for £35.95 or two for £49.95. Yimbly is

an online market place owned by the Daily Express’ sister company Reach Plc. Shipping on your first order is free. The blue blossom requires a spot in the sun and tolerates the summer heat,

making it perfect to plant for a beautiful summer bloom.   However, it is important that the plant gets enough water. Upon delivery, the plant has a height of 60-70cm (measured including

the nursery pot). The nursery pot has a diameter of 17cm.  The leaves are shiny and remain green throughout the winter, so even if the plant does not flower, it has ornamental value in the

garden. It is important to cover the plant in cases of severe night frost.  Alternatively, Yimbly also has a Hayloft primula belarina mix (£30 for 15) that will brighten up any garden or

indoor space. Known for their vibrant, multi-coloured blooms, these flowers are perfect for creating a stunning display in early spring. YouGarden also has a wide selection of outdoor

plants, including this beautiful Hardy Ceanothus Standard Californian Lilac Tree (£29.99). Described as a lollipop tree, it produces clouds of lovely sky-blue flowers in clusters for several

weeks in spring.  The Plant in a Box blue blossom doesn’t have any reviews on Yimbly. However, the brand also has an online marketplace on Amazon, where you can find a number of reviews for

it.  One Amazon shopper said: “The plant came well packed and it was quickly delivered. It’s a beautiful green plant and the size is satisfactory. I highly recommend this seller.” Another

added: “The plant is really beautiful. They are efficient and extremely responsive seller. “The only downside to the answer to the question is that you have to wait until the next day. But

if you put that aside, that's great.” A third Amazon buyer wasn’t as pleased, writing: “For the garden, it arrived damaged and very small. Does not match the description at all.” A

fourth wrote: “Very beautiful plant. To be planted in a mixture of soil and heather soil.”  A fifth commented: “Frankly, I am thrilled. Nickel packaging and very beautiful foot.” Elsewhere,

Wowcher is selling a pack of three Fargesia Umbrella Bamboo Plants for £24.99, worth £74.91. The plants make a great choice if you are looking to create a screen in your garden or even if

you wish to plant individually in a patio planter.