General Plant Information (Edit)
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)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 to 5 feet
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Year Round
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: 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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Common names
  • Red Powderpuff

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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2021-03-22
Bees love this plant, it blooms consistently thought out the year
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-11-08
This plant is a Bee magnet, always covered with honey and bumble
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-05-28
Plant age 5 years, was supposed to be a dwarf plant, but I keep i
Location: Naples, FL
Date: 2016-10-13
Naples Botanical Garden
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-05-28
Location: Naples, FL
Date: 2016-10-13
Naples Botanical Garden
Location: Naples, FL
Date: 2016-10-13
Naples Botanical Garden

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