Botanical name
Ceanothus ‘Victoria’
Other names
Ceanothus impressus ‘Victoria’, Californian lilac ‘Victoria’, California lilac ‘Victoria’ *
Genus
Ceanothus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Victoria’ _ ‘Victoria’ is a dense, bushy, evergreen shrub bearing small, ovate, wrinkled, dark green leaves and compact, dense panicles of deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Dense, Bushy, Upright
Flower
Deep-blue in Spring; Deep-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Pruning
Pruning group 8 after flowering. Mulch and feed after pruning.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Ceanothus ‘Victoria’ (Californian lilac ‘Victoria’) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Will need protection in cold winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
