LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide.
| Description | A well-behaved, rounded, dwarf variety, with colorful foliage that stays deep burgundy all year, even in the heat of the Southeast. Deep red-purple flowers bloom 2 to 4 weeks later than other varieties, preventing frost damage. Use as a colorful specimen or accent in borders. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |



