| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Deep lavender buds open to light purplish-pink. |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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