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:
showy dark reddish-pink
crepe-like summer flowers, purplish-red tinged
foliage, cold hardiness
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - dwarf deciduous
summer flowering tree/shrub
Origin:
Victor M. Watts, Fayetteville,
AR, 1964. Introduced in 1973 by A.E. Einert, Fayetteville,
AR.
Mildew resistance:
fair
Growth habit:
deciduous, semi-dwarf, upright,
multi-stemmed, compact globular, vigorous
Flower color:
deep red
with hints of purple, abundant
Foliage:
green, reddish green stems
and new growth in spring
Bark: gray
and tan
Autumn foliage color:
shades of yellow and orange
Blooming period:
summer, autumn for
approximately 85 days
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
Flowering accent shrub, border plantings
Homepage |
