I've grown JAMAICAN MIDNIGHT for a long time and it remains in my Zone 5 garden. It is a black purple throughout the morning. As it approaches Noon, it starts to fade to a more rosy red purple. It certainly benefits from some afternoon shade (so do I). Consistently blooms above the foliage. It is typically top branched, but then again I have it in shade around Noon until sunset. Bud count is about 12 per scape. Increases at a "normal" normal rate.

David

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