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 1972 from the cross
of (L. indica DWARF RED x L. fauriei) X (L. indica
DARK RED x L. fauriei). Selected in 1975 and intro.
in 1986 by U.S. National Arboretum. Name registered
May 1, 1992.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
Multiple-stemmed, semi-dwarf,
globose shrub
Flower color:
medium pink/lavender
Foliage:
dark green
Bark: brown
and gray, mottled, exfoliating
Autumn foliage color:
maroon to dark purple-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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