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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: 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 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Reddish-orange, heavily marked with yellowish streaks and highlights.
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2014-10-14
  • Uploaded by gg5
Comments:
  • Posted by gg5 (Seattle WA - Zone 8b) on Oct 15, 2014 6:19 PM concerning plant:
    The length of the petals on this bloom is about 2 inches - it is really an amazing plant!

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