Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles'

Also Known As

Ceanothus
New Jersey Tea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 3'-8'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles' plant details

Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This vigorous 5-8', large-leaved shrub produces successive showy clusters of powder-blue flowers over a long summer season; ?No shrub I think of better earns a place in the English mixed border? (WA Forster, 1948). S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

The large, glossy green foliage of this relaxed-looking Ceanothus creates an excellent foil for the profuse powdery blue flowers. More so than other species in the genus, this one will tolerate summer irrigation. Try it in the mixed border with white Lavender or yellow blooming Buddleja 'Honeycomb' and you'll see why it came to be called the 'Glory of Versailles'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

I used to think the only hardy Ceanothus were on the ugly side, not so, this has lovely fluffy powder blue plumes that are showy indeed. The foliage texture is outstanding as well, and better still it flowers mid to late summer when there aren't a lot of flowering shrubs in bloom.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Broadly oval, green leaves and large 4-6" panicles of powder blue, scented flowers bloom mid-summer to Thanksgiving. Prune hard each spring in March or April, cutting back nearly to the base of previous year's wood. Deciduous to semi-deciduous in Southern California, this bushy shrub grows to 8' tall. In areas of California with mild winters, these plants can be pruned in late autumn rather than spring. They flower on current year's wood. Colorful clusters of reddish seed-pods are frequently used in decorative arrangements. Excellent choice for colder climates. Hardy to 0 °F.

By: Native Sons

Bushy, deciduous shrub with alternate, oval, finely toothed, dark green leaves to 2-4" long, with paler undersides. From midsummer to autumn, bears pale powder blue flowers in large, terminal and axillary panicles, to 4" or more long. Dirr, "This is a show-stopper." Rare, rare, rare! Hybrid derived from C. americanus, a widespread eastern species, and C. coeruleus from Mexico. Europeans are wild about this plant but it's almost unknown here and nearly impossible to find! Hardy to 0 degrees. Almost surely more heat tolerant than other Ceanothus due to it's parentage.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles'

Photo of Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles' flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles' plant

How to Grow Ceanothus x delilianus 'Gloire de Versailles'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant