Marie Simon ceanothus

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Marie Simon ceanothus
Common Name
Marie Simon ceanothus
Scientific Name
Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’
Description

Large, loose clusters of soft-pink flowers complement maroon-red stems; nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects; semi deciduous to evergreen.

California Native
No
All-Star
Yes
Type
Shrub
Size
Medium
Color
Pink
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Water Needs:
Low
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Wildlife Value(s):
Beneficial Insects
Bees
Pruning Needs

prune in early spring to shape and remove old, twiggy growth