| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6-10 feet or more |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: May have blooms throughout the year. |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 7 to 60 days |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
