Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 3 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MunchkinsMom | On May 30, 2017 | Bloomed Two flowers |
MunchkinsMom | On November 13, 2016 | Transplanted Deck Bed, about 8" tall |
MunchkinsMom | On October 22, 2016 | Obtained plant UCD Plant Sale $10.00 1 Gallon |