Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | 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: | 4 to 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Reddish-orange |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24,170 |
Nevada_Mike | On May 7, 2016 | Obtained plant |
lovesblooms | On March 3, 2018 | Seeds sown indoors |