Ceanothus, Wild Lilac 'Marie Simon'

Ceanothusx pallidus

Genus
Ceanothus (see-an-OH-thus)
Species
x pallidus (PAL-id-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elk Grove, California

Martinez, California

Richmond, California

Millbrook, New York

Monroe, Ohio

Ridgefield, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Fulton, CA | February 2022 | neutral

A little info on this particular Ceanothus > it is not a California Native. Which would explain the deciduous nature and completely diffe...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Ceanothus pallidus 'Marie Simon' PINK CEANOTHUS Dec (z6) (Fra,Hon,Bfly)
One of very few pink-flowered Ceanothus,this hardy sm-med ...Read More

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Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2002 | neutral

A rare ceanothus, 'Marie Simon' is deciduous (a surprise to me!) with pink flowers -- most ceanothus are blue-flowering and evergreen. I'...Read More

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