ceanothus
A valuable but underutilized, semi-deciduous shrub with long blooming big, billowy pink flower clusters late spring to mid-summer. Grows 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide with handsome red stems. This French hybrid from the early 19th century is well used in mixed flower borders or with roses and other shrubs. Responds well to a hard cutting back while dormant which will help keep this shrub more compact. Provide moderate to occasional irrigation.