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, maintenance 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 happy on low water 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. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
