This easy care perennial provides nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies, as well as long lasting color for your garden. Added bonus, armloads of bright cut flowers perfect for bouquets.
This easy care perennial provides nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies, as well as long lasting color for your garden. Added bonus, armloads of bright cut flowers perfect for bouquets.
A2, A3, 1–24
-20°F to -10°F USDA zones 5–10
10–12" H x 10–12" W
Accent, Border, Container, Cottage/Informal, Cut Flowers/Foliage, Poolside
Evergreen
Moderate
Full sun to part shade
Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Easy Care, Longer Blooming, Reblooming, Returns Year After Year
Feature
Bright, hot pink blooms with a lavender-pink eye in spring, summer and fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Medium Water Once Established
Fertilize yearly in spring
Pruning
Cut old flower stems and fertilize for more blooms
Well-drained garden soil
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.