Ceanothus 'Victoria' – Deep Blue California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Victoria' – Deep Blue California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Victoria' – Deep Blue California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Victoria' is widely regarded as one of the finest of all the California lilacs — and it is easy to see why. In late spring, its dense, upright form is smothered in rich, deep blue flower clusters that create a truly spectacular display against the glossy, dark green evergreen foliage. Fast-growing and long-flowering, it is an outstanding choice for a sunny wall or fence, as a freestanding specimen in a sheltered border, or as an informal screen. Few shrubs deliver such intense colour with so little effort.
Why Choose 'Victoria'
- Exceptionally rich, deep blue flowers — one of the most intensely coloured Ceanothus varieties
- Long flowering season from May through to June, with occasional repeat flushes
- Dense, upright evergreen habit — excellent for wall training and informal screening
- Glossy dark green foliage provides year-round structure and contrast
- Fast-growing — establishes quickly and makes an impact in its first season
- Highly attractive to bees and pollinators throughout the flowering period
Growing Guide
- Position: Full sun; ideally against a south- or west-facing wall for shelter and warmth
- Soil: Well-drained to dry; tolerates poor, sandy, and chalky soils
- Hardiness: Hardy in most of the UK (RHS H4); wall training improves hardiness in colder areas
- Ultimate height: 3–4m if wall-trained; 1.5–2m as a freestanding shrub
- Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering; avoid cutting into old wood as it does not regenerate well
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Planting Instructions
Planting Instructions
Ceanothus 'Victoria' thrives in a warm, sunny position with excellent drainage. Plant in spring or early summer for best establishment, avoiding cold, wet periods.
- Plant against a warm, sheltered south- or west-facing wall for best performance and winter protection
- Ensure excellent drainage — Ceanothus will not tolerate waterlogged soils
- No feeding required — lean soils encourage better flowering and hardiness
- Dig a planting pit twice the width of the pot and the same depth; backfill without added fertiliser
- Water in well after planting; thereafter water sparingly — drought tolerance improves with age
- Tie in new growth when wall-training to build a strong framework
- Lightly trim after flowering; avoid cutting into old wood as it does not regenerate well
Size & Specification
Size & Specification
Supplied as a healthy pot-grown specimen ready to plant. Current size: 2 litre pot.
- Species: Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' (California Lilac)
- Form: Upright evergreen shrub
- Supplied in: 2 litre pot
- Ultimate height: 3–4m wall-trained; 1.5–2m freestanding
- Growth rate: Fast
- Hardiness: RHS H4 — hardy in most UK conditions
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery & Dispatch
Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery in Lancashire. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.
- Dispatched by specialist plant courier — typically within 3–5 working days
- Carefully packaged to prevent transit damage
- UK mainland delivery only
- For specific delivery date requests, please contact us before ordering
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Ceanothus 'Victoria' is an outstanding pollinator plant, producing abundant nectar-rich flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects throughout its flowering season.
- Exceptionally attractive to bumblebees and honeybees during the May–June flowering period
- Dense evergreen foliage provides cover and nesting habitat for small birds and insects year-round
- Supports hoverflies and other beneficial insects through the flowering season
- RHS Plants for Pollinators recommended — a valuable addition to any wildlife-friendly garden