Evergreen shrub has large, showy blooms make their appearance in spring. Available in a wide range of colors. Popular varieties include ‘Polarnacht’, ‘Vulcan’, and ‘Purple Passion’. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento. Deer resistant.
- Landscape Size: 2′-10′ tall, 2′-10′ wide
- Light Requirement: Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 4a
- Growth Habit: Upright, Mounding
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Attributes: Evergreen, Deer Resistant
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Grows well in slightly acidic, enriched, well draining soil. Protect roots from extreme weather with a thick layer of mulch. Feed with an acidic fertilizer after blooming season.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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