Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix; tolerates full sun with adequate water but may scorch in reflected heat.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and establishment; reduce in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Improve compacted soil and avoid persistently wet roots.
Mature size: Typically 3–6 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide; sprawling stems may extend farther if unsupported or unpruned.
Bloom: Flowers from spring through fall, sometimes into winter in frost-protected locations; flowering may slow during extreme heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free locations; semi-evergreen or frost-deciduous in Zone 9b, with possible stem dieback during freezes.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with warmth and adequate moisture.