Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This shrub grows 3'-5' tall and wide. Leaves are evergreen, dark green, heart-shaped with prickly teeth along the edges. Sprays of orange and pink pea-shaped flowers bloom from fall through spring. This plant prefers full to part sun with well draining, acidic soil. It looks great in containers, around rocks, in borders. It has low water needs once it's established but prefers extra water during hot periods. Pinch back after flowering period to keep it tidy.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.