Victoria California Lilac

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Victoria'

Pronunciation: see-an-OH-thus thur-sih-FLOR-us
SKU #02318
8-10

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 9 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseHedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Juniper (Juniperus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Broom (Cytisus)
Care InstructionsAdapts 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.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitUpright
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseHedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorBlue
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Juniper (Juniperus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Broom (Cytisus)
Care
Care InstructionsAdapts 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.

Retailers Near You

This plant has not shipped to a retailer near you in the last 90 days, but may be in stock or shipping in future. Or you can ask one of these stores to special order it for you.

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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.

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