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Hardiness
Zones:
7
to 9 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Slow
to moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil; needs excellent
drainage |
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Height:
3
to 4 feet |
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Width:
2
to 4 feet |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Rounded,
densely-branched mound |
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Flower/Fruit:
Rosy
purple buds open rose pink; flowers in late winter to early
spring; fragrant; seldomly produces red fruit
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple, leathery, shiny dark green leaves; 1.5 to 3.5"
long; pointed and tapered at each end |
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Comments:
Tends
to be short-lived
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Cultivars:
Variegata
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