| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 8 feet or more |
| Plant Spread: | 4 - 8 feet or more |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65º - 70ºF Days to germinate: 4 - 6 weeks or more. Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow seeds, lightly covering with potting medium. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
| soumendra | On July 30, 2022 | Potted up |
