Victoria California Lilac
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Victoria'
SKU
02318
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.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | see-an-OH-thus thur-sih-FLOR-us |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 9 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Juniper (Juniperus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Broom (Cytisus) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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