Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial 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 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 - 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: #25,797 |
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