A large, upright shrub that can be trained as a small tree, rapidly reaching 18’ high by 20’ wide. It features branches of large, polished, rich green leaves with silver-blue flowers breaking from rose-pink buds in spike-like clusters early spring. Tolerates heavier soils, heat, and full sun in warmer inland locations. Dependably drought tolerant, established plants need only periodic deep watering, but responds well to supplemental summer water. One of the most reliable selections we offer. Hardy 10F. Garden origin.