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‘Marie Simon’

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus x pallidus

'Marie Simon'

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  • Drought tolerant
  • Deer resistant
  • Sun loving
Description

'Marie Simon' ceanothus is a neat, rounded shrub with attractive dark green leaves. Fluffy soft pink flower clusters appear in late spring. Attractive red fruit capsules extend its season of interest for the garden.

USDA Zone
6 - 9 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early summer
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Thrives in rocky, dry soils - good drainage is a must.

Pruning

Little pruning is required; prune after blooming if desired, though this will remove the attractive red seedheads. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless you are removing them entirely.

Uses

Mixed borders, perennial beds.

Growing Tips

A very tidy plant, it works well in perennial beds. Plant in full sun for best flowering. Unique textured foliage is of a uniform high quality for extended interest.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ceanothus, Common name: New Jersey Tea, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Ceanothus, Common name: New Jersey Tea, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage