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Victoria California Lilac
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Victoria'
Pronunciation: see-an-OH-thus thur-sih-FLOR-us
SKU #02318
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 9 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide.
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| Description | A beautiful evergreen shrub for sunny coastal gardens. Dark cobalt blue buds appear in late spring, covering the dense, dark green foliage with deep blue flowers. This vigorous, upright grower makes a terrific tall hedge, screen or windbreak. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Juniper (Juniperus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Broom (Cytisus) |
| Care Instructions | Adapts to most soils, provided well-drained; intolerant of soggy soils. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune lightly in early summer to create a more dense habit. |
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| Description | A beautiful evergreen shrub for sunny coastal gardens. Dark cobalt blue buds appear in late spring, covering the dense, dark green foliage with deep blue flowers. This vigorous, upright grower makes a terrific tall hedge, screen or windbreak. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Juniper (Juniperus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Broom (Cytisus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Adapts to most soils, provided well-drained; intolerant of soggy soils. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune lightly in early summer to create a more dense habit. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.