CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5a

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flower Color: Magenta, Red

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Red, Orange, Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green, Reddish Green

Fall Foliage Color: Red, Orange

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Alkaline Soils (high PH), Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 2' - 3'

Width: 2' - 3'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Extremely Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size in Late Spring or Summer: Blooms on Old Wood. Some Re-bloom on New Wood.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Emerges Early in Spring, Long Lasting Fall Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Hedge Row

Possible Pest Problems: Spider Mites, Beetles, Root Rot Disease, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: None