An excellent blooming accent for adding lasting color to hot, dry climates. Clusters of colorful red-orange blooms contrast nicely with the variegated foliage. Easy to grow and very rewarding.
An excellent blooming accent for adding lasting color to hot, dry climates. Clusters of colorful red-orange blooms contrast nicely with the variegated foliage. Easy to grow and very rewarding.
8–10, 12–24 (perennial); annual in all other zones
20°F to 30°F USDA zones 9–11
2–3' H x 4–5' W
Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Cottage/Informal, Cut Flowers/Foliage, Mass planting
Evergreen
Fast
Full sun to part shade
Attracts Pollinators, Compact habit, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant, Drought tolerance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Longer Blooming, Reblooming, Returns Year After Year, Salt Tolerance, Tolerates Clay Soil, Variegated Foliage, Water-wise, Winter / Fall Foliage Color, Year-Round Interest
Feature
Striking variegated foliage accentuates bright orange-red flowers
Spring to Fall
Low Water Once Established/Water-wise
Fertilize yearly in early spring
Pruning
None required; can prune to shape
Tolerates a wide range
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.
Your zip code 23917 is located in Zone: 7b with a temperature range of: 5 to 10 °F.