Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Deep Magenta pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23,463 |
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