How do you prune ceanothus Gloire de Versailles?

C. ‘Gloire de Versailles’ and C. ‘Perle Rose’ should be pruned in March or April when last year’s new growth should be cut back to the base of the previous year’s wood to allow the whole plant to reshoot vigorously again. A good mulch after pruning will be a help.

How far can you cut back ceanothus?

Pruning young, deciduous Ceanothus Develop a framework of branches on free standing shrubs by shortening all stems in the first year by two-thirds to an outward-facing bud. In the second year, prune the previous season’s growth by up to two-thirds and shorten any sideshoots to 10-25cm (4-10in) from the main stems.

Can you prune ceanothus?

Trim ceanothus annually to keep plants bushy and leafy. Cut out dead wood in spring and trim side-shoots after flowering. If you inherit a ceanothus that has outgrown its position or become slightly unshapely, don’t try to prune it back hard as they don’t recover successfully.

How do you maintain ceanothus?

HOW TO CARE FOR A CEANOTHUS

1. Ceanothus need care when first planted.
2. Dig the soil well, allow it to settle for a few weeks then plant your Ceanothus to the same depth as it was in the pot.
3. Expect it to spread roughly 3m (10ft) and to the same height at maturity.
4. During the first year of its life water in dry conditions.

How tall does Ceanothus delileanus Gloire de Versailles get?

Ceanothus x delileanus ‘Gloire de Versailles (Californian lilac ‘Gloire de Versailles’) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years. Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

What kind of soil does Ceanothus Glorie de Versailles need?

Ceanothus are quick-growing, and ‘Gloire de Versailles’ has a rounded shape, covered in powder-blue flowers over an impressively long summer period. Ceanothus ‘Glorie de Versailles’ is as easy to grow shrub, which is drought tolerant and many different types of soil.

What kind of tree is Gloire de Versailles?

Join now Other common names Californian lilac ‘Gloire de Versailles’ Synonyms Ceanothus ‘Gloire de Versailles’ Family Rhamnaceae Genus Ceanothus can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small blue, pink or white flowers in profuse axillary or terminal clusters.

Do you need to prune a Ceanothus plant?

The plant will need staking throughout its life for support or it can be grown in a corner beside a wall. Evergreen ceanothus require little pruning. Perhaps a little shaping of the tops of the plants to encourage more bushy new growth. Deciduous varieties definitely do need pruning or you will have few flowers and the plants may die quickly. C.