Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 36 - 48 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Orange |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
MissMew | On May 29, 2022 | Transplanted Moved from Front Main to Back West |
MissMew | On April 27, 2019 | Obtained plant Suzanne Vandermeer |
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