Light: At least 6 hours of sun, preferably morning sun with filtered shade during hot afternoons; avoid reflected heat from west-facing walls.
Water: Water deeply and regularly at the root zone. In summer, check soil frequently and water when the top 1–2 inches dry; reduce watering in cooler months. Not drought tolerant.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic soil is preferred. Mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch away from the crown.
Mature size: Approximately 4–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, depending on pruning and growing conditions.
Bloom: Repeat blooms from spring through fall, with the best flowering in spring and autumn; extreme summer heat can reduce bloom size and production.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous, but may remain partly evergreen during mild Phoenix winters.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate water and nutrition.