Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Evergreen in warmer climates, but will go dormant in colder climates and return in the spring. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter Other: In Zone 9B plant blooms all year except July-August |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Flowers are sterile and will not produce seed. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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