Shrubs

Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' (California Lilac)

Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria'

Also known as Victoria Santa Barbara Ceanothus

$21.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones8-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' (California Lilac), 'Victoria', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria'
Common name
Victoria Santa Barbara Ceanothus
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
4-8 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Mid-spring
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in sharp-draining, sandy or gravelly lean soil. Do not summer-water once established. Tip-prune lightly after flowering to shape; avoid cutting into old wood. Fast-growing but expect a lifespan of 15-25 years.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support, Larval host, Bird forage, Bird habitat
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