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'
Best known for its:
Rich pink flowers and a
heavy bloomer.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - small deciduous
summer flowering tree/shrub
Origin:
Orig. as chance seedling
selected and named in 1960, trademarked in State
of Texas in 1962, and intro. in 1963 by J.B. Fitzpatrick,
Texas Nurs., Sherman TX. Name registered April
30, 1974.
Mildew resistance:
good
Growth habit:
dwarf, multiple-stemmed shrub
Flower color: light/medium
pink
Foliage:
light green
Bark: gray
Autumn foliage color:
N/A
Blooming period:
summer, autumn
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
flowering accent shrub, gardens
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