Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; protect from intense western exposure and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix. Water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil begin to dry; containers may need daily watering during extreme heat. Avoid soggy soil.
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost; slightly acidic soil preferred. Use a quality, freely draining potting mix in containers.
Mature size: Approximately 3–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide in favorable conditions; usually smaller in containers or with pruning.
Bloom: Repeated blooms from spring through fall, potentially longer in warm, frost-free conditions. Extreme heat or cold may temporarily reduce flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; cold stress can cause leaf drop. Not reliably winter-hardy outdoors in Zone 9b without protection.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather with adequate water and nutrition.