Kay's Early Hope Cercis chinensis Size:3.5 to 4 ft. Given that it is even

Given that it is even more audacious than the Rising Sun

Silver-foliaged plants including Artemisia and Stachys byzantina offer cooling foil that makes the red blooms appear even more vibrant

In a green yard

these gorgeous ground covers are often seen flowing over the sides of retaining walls and filling the foreground of garden beds

Kay's Early Hope Cercis chinensis Size:3.5 to 4 ft. Given that it is evenA dazzling herald of early spring, Cercis chinensis Kays Early Hope is a breathtaking Chinese redbud that welcomes the season with a profusion of vivid pink blossoms. As one of the earliest flowering redbuds, it covers its bare branches in dense clusters of bright magenta pink flowers, creating a striking display before the first leaves emerge. Reaching 10 to 15 feet tall with a broad, spreading habit, this small ornamental tree or large shrub is a