Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; bright filtered light during extreme summer heat. Avoid reflected heat from west-facing walls and pavement.
Water: Moderate, consistent moisture; water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry. Containers may need frequent watering during Phoenix summers. Reduce watering in winter and never leave roots standing in water.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. For containers, use a quality potting mix with added perlite or fine bark.
Mature size: Typically about 2–3 feet tall and wide as a compact shrub; occasional longer shoots may develop with support and a long growing season.
Bloom: Repeated blooms from spring through fall, with flowering potentially slowing during extreme heat or cool winter weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Tender evergreen in frost-free conditions; cold stress can cause leaf loss. Requires winter protection in Zone 9b.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather; slow in winter.