Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Other: 1 1/2 inch rounded |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Pink Red White |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
WebTucker | On May 8, 2023 | Cuttings took |
WebTucker | On January 6, 2022 | Bloomed |
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