Extremely hardy, low spreading, semi-evergreen shrub with narrow blue-green foliage turning brilliant pinkish-red in fall. Small red star shaped flowers followed by pink capsule-like fruit. Drought tolerant once established in a moist, well-drained soil.
Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded
Mature Height: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36in.)
Mature Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36in.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Birds, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time: August - October
Foliage Colour: Blue-green, turning pinkish-red in the fall.
Fruit: Pink capsule-like fruit in the fall.
Light: Full sun to partial shade. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Adapts to most average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous ShrubGrowth Habit: Compact, Rounded
Mature Height: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36in.)
Mature Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36in.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Birds, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: RedFlowering Time: August - October
Foliage Colour: Blue-green, turning pinkish-red in the fall.
Fruit: Pink capsule-like fruit in the fall.
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.Light: Full sun to partial shade. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Adapts to most average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
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