General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Variegated
Other: Variegated green and white leaves, red stems
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Syncolostemon
  • Synonym: Hemizygia

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Location: Fairfax, VA

Date: 2012-09-15
Also called Hemizygia....variety is Candy Kisses
Location: At a local nursery
Location: At a local nursery

Date: 21 Sept 2014
Variety name seems to be 'Candy Kisses'. Four-inch pot, plant is
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022

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Date: 2012-09-15

Date: 2012-09-15
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Syncolostemon 'Candy Kisses' by valleylynn Sep 17, 2012 8:33 PM 2

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