Concha California Lilac | Deep Blue Flowering Evergreen Shrub

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Concha California Lilac

Ceanothus 'Concha'

An award-winning, medium-sized shrub for an intense and long-lasting display of deep blue-violet flowers.

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Concha California Lilac is a highly acclaimed, medium-sized shrub renowned for its intensely deep blue-violet flower clusters. The buds are a dramatic dark red, opening to vibrant blooms. It is a prolific and long-blooming variety, often flowering for several weeks in spring. Its dense, rounded form and exceptional flower color make it a top choice for a standout specimen, hedge, or mixed border. It is moderately adaptable to garden care.

Intense Deep Blue-Violet Blooms: Famous for its stunning, rich color, considered one of the bluest ceanothus.
Prolific & Long-Lasting Display: Flowers heavily over an extended period in spring.
Dense, Rounded Habit: Forms a compact, well-branched mound, typically 6-8 feet tall and wide.
Award-Winning: Consistently praised for its outstanding ornamental qualities.
Adaptable & Reliable: A tougher hybrid that performs well in many coastal and inland gardens.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 6–8 feet
Mature spread: 6–8 feet
Light: Full sun

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Features:Small, lance-shaped, leathery leaves with rough texture and deep green color. Fragrant, small violet-blue flowers blooming in dense clusters during spring. California native evergreen shrub with an upright, compact, rounded form. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and responds well to pruning.
Landscape Uses:Ideal as a natural privacy screen or windbreak, suited for patios, small gardens, and drought-resistant landscaping. Excellent in containers on decks or balconies.

Faqs

Q: Does it need special care to achieve the deep color?
A: The color is genetic. Planting in full sun ensures the most vibrant display. Too much shade or over-fertilization can reduce flowering intensity.

Q: How does it compare to 'Dark Star'?
A: Both have very dark blue flowers. 'Concha' is generally larger (6-8 ft) with a more rounded habit and dark red buds. 'Dark Star' is often smaller (5-6 ft) with a more vase-shaped habit and cobalt blue flowers. Both are excellent.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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