Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Double, dark ruby-red. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
dragonfetti | On March 12, 2015 | Obtained plant Not sure if they have survived the winter although they were protected. |
dragonfetti | On October 27, 2014 | Obtained plant One gallon plant from Lowe's, $3.00. |