Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18 to 20 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches or more |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Glossy olive-green maturing to bright red in fall and winter |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Groundcover |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |