Light: Full sun for best flowering, ideally at least 6 hours daily. Light afternoon shade can help container plants during extreme Phoenix heat.
Water: Low to moderate water once established. Water deeply, then allow the soil to dry partially before watering again. Newly planted and container-grown plants need more frequent watering during summer.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Tolerates alkaline soil but struggles with prolonged saturation; use a freely draining potting mix in containers.
Mature size: Approximately 3–5 feet tall and wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning.
Bloom: Repeated flowering cycles from spring through fall; may continue into winter in frost-free, sheltered 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.