| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 3 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 4 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 9 |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 4 to 6 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 1 - Spring flowering, no pruning |
| Bloom Diameter: | Small/Medium - typically 4 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Red/Magenta/Burgundy hue |
| Bar or Accent Color (if applicable): | Purple bar |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Purple anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Tulip shape Urn shape |
| Preferred Light: | Prefers partial shade Tolerates full sun |
| Suitability as Cut Flower: | Untested as cut flower |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for beginners (easy to grow) |
| Awards: | Other |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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| NikkiGerena - Northwest NJ (Zone 6a) | On Jun 26, 2017 | Bloomed Woke up to some beautiful blooms on the new wood. Very happy with how well this plant did despite the setbacks. |
| NikkiGerena - Northwest NJ (Zone 6a) | On Jun 2, 2017 | Transplanted Did really well after I pruned it. It's now in it's permanent location in my garden. |
| NikkiGerena - Northwest NJ (Zone 6a) | On May 7, 2017 | Miscellaneous Event Bambi came and ate Dr Ruppel. Nearly all the leaves and left the vines. I pruned it down to about 6". I'm disgusted! |
| NikkiGerena - Northwest NJ (Zone 6a) | On Apr 27, 2017 | Maintenance performed Pruned all vines back to 12". Hoping for more bushy growth and good root establishment. |
| aspenhill - Lucketts, VA (Zone 7a) | On Apr 3, 2016 | Obtained plant Home Depot - qty 1 |
| SuperHappyCamper - Marietta, GA (Zone 7b) | On Feb 10, 2022 | Obtained plant Purchased from Lowe's. |
| WebTucker - Aberdeen, NC, Elev 344 ft (Zone 8a) | On Apr 17, 2023 | Bloomed |
