Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; protect from intense summer sun and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate water during active growth; let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry before watering thoroughly. Check containers frequently in summer, but avoid constantly wet soil. Reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam with modest organic matter; use a freely draining potting mix in containers.
Mature size: Typically 2–3 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide; occasionally larger in protected locations.
Bloom: Primarily late winter through spring in Phoenix; flowering usually declines during intense summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; frost can damage foliage or kill the plant.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during mild weather; slows in extreme summer heat and winter cold.