Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; protect from intense western sun and reflected heat.
Water: Keep evenly moist but not soggy during active growth; water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry. Check containers daily during extreme summer heat. Reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil or quality container potting mix; slightly acidic to neutral soil preferred.
Mature size: Typically 6–10 feet tall on a trellis and 3–5 feet wide; size varies by cultivar, container size, and pruning.
Bloom: Repeated blooms from spring through fall; flowering may slow during extreme Phoenix summer heat or cool winter weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose leaves or suffer dieback during Phoenix winters.
Growth rate: Fast during warm weather with adequate moisture and nutrition.