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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 48 - 72 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood Other: Continuous bloom or rebloomer |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Lilac-pink with dark pink buds |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 26,548; Can 5,077 |
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