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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 3 to 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous Fragrant |
Fruiting Time: | Other: This hybrid does not set fruit. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Flowers are red with yellow throat |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
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