| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Will bloom year-round in warm climates. |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Horntoad | On April 6, 2016 | Obtained plant |
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