Light: Full sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade.
Water: Low to moderate once established; water deeply, then allow the upper several inches of soil to dry. Water more regularly during establishment and prolonged summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, clay, and alkaline soils, but avoid persistently saturated conditions.
Mature size: Typically 8–15 feet tall and 6–12 feet wide; size varies with the cultivars included.
Bloom: Spring through fall, with repeated flowering during warm weather.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Fast with adequate water and warmth.