Ceanothus Marie Bleu

Ceanothus ‘Marie Bleu’ (New Jersey Tea) I recently discovered this mesmerizing spring flowering shrub. Caenothus ‘Marie Bleu’ has masses of soft blue flowers that are followed by glossy red seed heads in late summer. It grows to 24” to 36” tall and prefers sun to part sun. ‘Marie Bleu’ is drought tolerant and flowers on old wood, so IF pruning is needed, do so after flowering. It is hardy in Zones 6 – 9. Given that I live in Zone 5 but I really want this shrub, I’m going to grow it in a container and winter it over in my unheated garage.