A compact, mounding shrub featuring gorgeous red tubular flowers against dark green foliage. Use as a flowering hedge or in shrub borders. Highly effective in mass plantings, mixed perennial beds, or as a container accent. Adored by hummingbirds. Deciduous.
Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
Design IdeasThe dark foliage and red flowers of this shrub make a bold statement in the landscape. Include it in the sunny mixed border, where it combines well with perennials and other shrubs.
Prefers well-drained soils but highly adaptable to other soil types. Thrives in full sun in northern areas to part shade in hot summer climates. Fertilize with a slow release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering.Pruning time: summer after flowering.