Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | Trails 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" 5"-6" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |