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Californian lilac 'Gloire de Versailles'

Ceanothus × delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Ceanothus
Family: Rhamnaceae

About this plant

'Gloire de Versailles' is a vigorous medium-sized deciduous shrub of rounded habit, with broadly oval, light green leaves to 8cm in length, and large panicles of scented powder-blue flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

Can get scale insects

Diseases

May be affected by honey fungus and Phytophthora root disease

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage Informal

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years