Plant Habit: | Shrub Vine |
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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Soaking overnight in warm water will speed germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |