Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 – 8 feet; can be pruned to a desired size. |
Plant Spread: | 3 – 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: 6 inch balls/clusters of small bright crimson red flowers. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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Smarty Plants Nursery consistently provides the best plants at the best prices.
Roberta M. –
The red flower really stands out in my landscape.