A low, spreading dwarf deodar with soft blue-green weeping foliage, often grown as a cascading mound or trained over rocks and walls. A compact blue feature for pots and small gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue' is a slow-growing shrub in the Pinaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar
Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar performs well with relatively little water once established. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar in the garden
Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar
Plant Sale lists Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
