| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Double, deep red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
