Light: Full sun; at least 6 hours of direct sun daily for best flowering. Tolerates Phoenix heat once established.
Water: Low to moderate water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings; irrigate more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat. Avoid constantly wet soil.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates alkaline conditions. Avoid poorly drained clay and excessive nitrogen fertilizer.
Mature size: Typically 4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide; may grow larger in protected, frost-free sites.
Bloom: Repeated flushes from spring through fall, sometimes continuing into winter in frost-free locations.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose leaves during cold weather or drought in Phoenix.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather with adequate water.