Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4-8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4-8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Flowering Tree Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |