Sun Needs:
- Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day)
- Flowering diminishes in partial shade
Bloom Time:
- Spring through fall (can bloom year-round in frost-free zones)
- Bracts provide the main color; actual flowers are small and white
Size:
Height: 3 to 40 feet, depending on variety and growing conditions
Width: Spreads 5 to 20 feet or more when unpruned
Attributes:
- Brilliant, long-lasting bracts in shades of magenta, purple, red, orange, white, or yellow
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Thorny stems (handle with care)
- Can be grown in containers, trained as bonsai, or used as ground cover
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Care Tips:
- Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers slightly acidic conditions
- Water: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; overwatering reduces flowering
- Temperature: Thrives in zones 9–11; protect from frost
- Pruning: Prune after bloom cycles to shape and encourage new growth
- Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer during active growing periods
- Support: Needs trellis or structure for climbing unless grown as a shrub
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