CEANOTHUS VICTORIA (RP)

Planting & Position

• Light:

  • Needs full sun for best flowering and dense evergreen growth.

  • Will tolerate very light partial shade but performs poorer in deep shade.

• Shelter:

  • Prefers a sheltered position, protected from harsh easterly winds.

  • Excellent for south- and west-facing walls or warm borders.

• Soil:

  • Grows best in well-drained soil – sandy, chalky, or loamy.

  • Avoid heavy, waterlogged clay; improve drainage if needed with grit and compost.

• Size:

  • Typically grows 1.5–2.5 m high and 2–3 m wide.

  • Makes an excellent medium-sized evergreen feature shrub.

• Planting time:

  • Plant in spring or early autumn to allow for establishment before summer heat or winter cold.

Care & Maintenance

Ceanothus ‘Victoria’ is considered one of the hardiest and easiest Ceanothus cultivars to maintain.

• Watering:

  • Water well during the first growing season.

  • Once established, it is drought-tolerant and needs only occasional watering.

• Feeding:

  • Apply a light, balanced shrub fertiliser in spring.

  • Avoid rich, high-nitrogen feeds which encourage leafiness over flowering.

• Pruning:

  • Prune immediately after flowering (late spring/early summer).

  • Remove spent flower clusters and lightly trim to maintain shape.

  • Do not cut into old wood – Ceanothus reshoots poorly from hard pruning.

• Mulching:

  • A light mulch in spring helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool.

  • Keep mulch clear of stems.

• Hardiness:

  • More cold-resistant than many Ceanothus varieties.

  • Still avoid frost pockets and very exposed sites in severe winters.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Flowering:

  • Produces rich, deep blue flowers in dense clusters during May–June.

  • Known for strong colour and reliable blooming.

• Foliage:

  • Evergreen with glossy, dark green leaves – excellent structure all year.

• Wildlife:

  • Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

• Ideal placements:

  • Mixed borders as a structural evergreen

  • Warm, sunny walls

  • Coastal gardens (excellent salt tolerance)

  • Mediterranean-style or low-maintenance schemes

  • Feature shrub in sunny, sheltered spots

In Summary:

Ceanothus ‘Victoria’ (RP) is a hardy, evergreen shrub with a dependable nature and masses of deep blue spring flowers. Perfect for sunny, sheltered gardens, it needs minimal maintenance beyond light pruning and good drainage. A robust, floriferous choice for adding colour and structure to the landscape.

• Size
  3 lt

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