Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 3 to 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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