Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | 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 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Red Yellow Other: Up to 3 inch long white sepals with small orange-yellow tubular blooms. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |