Light: Full sun to light shade; in Phoenix, favor morning sun with afternoon shade and protection from reflected heat.
Water: Water deeply when the upper 2–3 inches of soil dry. Irrigate regularly during Phoenix summers; established plants tolerate brief dry periods but bloom best with consistent moisture.
Soil: Well-drained soil amended with compost. Apply 2–3 inches of organic mulch, keeping it away from the crown.
Mature size: Typically 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, depending on cultivar.
Bloom: Repeat blooms from spring through fall, with the strongest displays in spring and fall; extreme summer heat can reduce flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Deciduous to semi-evergreen; may retain much of its foliage during mild Phoenix winters.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with adequate irrigation and nutrition.