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

Happy in full sun or partial shade

Salvia patens commonly known as Gentian Sage

Taylors Pink also makes an excellent cut flower as it lasts well in a vase

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