| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) 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: | Compact, mounding form 12 to 14 inches in height. |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 14 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
