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:
1'-2'
Best known for its:
Wide spread and rich watermelon
color
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - mini deciduous
summer flowering shrub
Origin:
Lone Star Growers, San Antonio,
TX, 1986.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
deciduous,
mini, low growing, multi-stemmed
Flower color:
watermelon
red
Foliage:
dark 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, border plantings
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