Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 10 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 2 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Other: dark burgundy-purple leaves |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: P.P. #12,217 |
christine2 | On June 1, 2013 | Obtained plant |