| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep red |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
| Parentage: | Vulcan x Chocolate Soldier |
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