Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Plant Height: | 6 - 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: Brown in color, dry & oval in shape, inconspicuous |
Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter Other: blooms intermittently throughout the year |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: can be grown from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |