How to prune ceanothus 'victoria'

Immediately after flowering, typically late May to June. Using sharp secateurs, shorten flowered shoots by up to one-third, cutting into green growth only. Never cut back into old bare wood. Remove any dead or damaged stems back to live growth. If the plant becomes overgrown, replace rather than attempting hard renovation.

Annually after flowering; otherwise leave undisturbed. Yes, but only lightly and only straight after flowering. Evergreen Ceanothus cultivars — including 'Victoria' — cannot regenerate from old wood, so hard pruning or cutting into bare brown stems typically kills them. Restrict pruning to shortening fresh green shoots by one-third after the flowering period ends.

Using sharp secateurs, shorten flowered shoots by up to one-third, cutting into green growth only. Never cut back into old bare wood. Remove any dead or damaged stems back to live growth. If the plant becomes overgrown, replace rather than attempting hard renovation.