About This Plant
Dressed in rich ruby-red blooms, this standout shrub flowers from summer through frost with a color that stays vibrant even in the heat. Sweetly fragrant flower spikes draw butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, while the tidy, well-branched habit fits beautifully into borders and pollinator gardens. Heat and drought tolerant once established, it delivers bold color with surprisingly little maintenance.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole 2–3 times as wide as the pot but no deeper, with the top of the root ball slightly above ground level. Loosen circling roots and backfill with the native soil. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a slow-release shrub fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Prune in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Remove dead or damaged branches any time. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.