Tropical flowering shrub prized for large, showy blooms in a wide range of colors. Performs well in Phoenix heat with adequate water, afternoon shade, and protection from freezing temperatures. Best in warm, sheltered locations.

Bloom Time

Spring through fall

Deciduous / Evergreen

Evergreen

Special Features

Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast

Growth Habit

Rounded shrub

Mature Size

4-8 ft tall × 4-6 ft wide

Flower Color

Red / pink / orange / yellow / white / or bicolor (varies by cultivar)

Foliage Color

Dark green

Landscape Use

Container / Patio, Hedge / Screen, Specimen / Accent

Garden Style

Container / Patio, Hedge / Formal, Pollinator / Wildlife

Soil

Amended / Rich, Prefers Acidic, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Bougainvillea, Duranta, Lantana, Plumbago, Red Bird of Paradise

Non-toxic

Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade

Water: Moderate to high; regular, deep irrigation during the growing season; reduce in winter.

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil amended with organic matter; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Mature size: 4-8 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate to fast