| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood Other: Flower petals curl backward toward the stem. |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Blooms year round in warm climates. |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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