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Hardiness Zones: 6
to 9 |
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Habit: Deciduous |
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Growth Rate: Rapid |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched
with organic matter |
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Height: 3
to 4 feet |
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Width: 4
to 6 feet |
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Texture: Coarse |
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Form: Compact,
rounded shrub with erect, unbranched stems |
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Flower/Fruit: Large
flat-topped corymb with numerous flowers; pink, white, blue
or violet color; borne on previous season's growth |
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Foliage: Opposite,
simple, lustrous medium to dark green leaves; 4 to 8"
long; fleshy |
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Comments: pH
of 5.0 to 5.5 for blue flowers; pH of 6.0 to 6.5 for pink
flowers; wilts during dry weather; prune after flowering |
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Cultivars: See
table |
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