Ceanothus x pallidus | Marie Simon Chrysanthemum leafing up early in spring

leafing up early in spring to make a lovely foil for bulbs and early Primroses in the garden

Looks fantastic planted en masse

Young plants will die back in winter and will need mulching in frost-prone areas to protect the crown of the plant and then they will re-emerge in spring and produce their flowers

we are still surrounded by beauty and grace

Ceanothus x pallidus | Marie Simon Chrysanthemum leafing up early in springCeanothus x pallidus Marie Simon also known as a California Lilac has a long flowering season and is prized for its fluffy panicles of fragrant light pink flowers that age to a soft baby pink that are approximately 7cm in length. Flowering from summer and right into late Autumn the flowers are adored by butterflies. The flowers are borne on attractive red stems that are held above the nicely contrasting foliage. Flowers are then followed by ornamental