USDA
plant hardiness zones: 7,
8, 9
(Considered root hardy in zone 6).
Sunset plant hardiness
zones: 7-10,
12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Mature height:
20'+ (can
reach to over 30')
Best known for its:
showy, high drought tolerance,
tight pink clusters, winter interest.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - large deciduous
summer flowering tree
Origin:
Orig. in 1972 from a cross
of (L. indica DWARF RED x L. fauriei) X (L. indicaLOW
FLAME x L. fauriei). Selected in 1977. Introduced
in 1987 by the U.S. National Arboretum; NA 54974;
PI 499820. Name registered May 1, 1992.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
deciduous, upright, multi-stemmed,
fast vigorous growth
Flower color:
pale pink,
continuous recurrent bloom
Foliage:
glossy, dark green
Bark: mottled
light gray and brown, exfoliating
Autumn foliage color:
orange, red, yellow
Blooming period:
summer, autumn for
approximately 80 days
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
Flowering accent tree, avenue plantings, groves
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