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:
5'-10'
Best known for its:
Low spreading growth, high
mildew resistence and exfoliating bark.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - small deciduous
summer flowering tree/shrub
Origin:
Orig. in 1973 from open
pollinated seed of the cross (F1 L. indica x L.
(indica x fauriei) BASHAM’S PARTY PINK)
x L. indica CHEROKEE. Selected in 1976. Intro.
in 1990 by the U.S. National Arboretum. Name registered
May 1, 1992.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
deciduous, low-spreading,
semi-dwarf, multi-stemmed
Flower color:
bright pink
Foliage:
red tinged when young becoming
semi-gloss dark green
Bark: brown
exfoliating to light cinnamon
Autumn foliage color:
bright orange-red
Blooming period:
summer, autumn (July-Sept)
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
flowering accent shrub/tree, groves, screens,
gardens
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