| Growth Habit & Rate: | Slow, dense spreading growth with dark green foliage |
| Year Originated & Registration date: | 1960 |
| Place of Origination: | Pensacola, Florida |
| Parentage: | Sport of C. japonica 'Elegans' (Chandler) |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Rose-pink with yellow stamens |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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