Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 15 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: New leaves have an attractive light green and reddish-maroon pattern, maturing to medium green. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy-white |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65ºF to 70ºF Days to germinate: 4 to 8 weeks Depth to plant seed: Plant approximately 3/4 inch deep, lightly covering with soil. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |