Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Yellow to Orange or Salmon or with yellow tubes suffused with reddish-orange. |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth: Shallow, keep root ball just below soil level. |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Epiphytic |
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