Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Plant Height: | 6-8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 - 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Red with darker red blotch. |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
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