LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 9 in. tall, 14 in. wide; blooms reach 18 in. tall.
| Description | Fiery, red hot foliage in early spring and fall. Spikes of pink, bell-shaped flowers shimmy above reddish stems in summer. A superb companion with seasonal garden color. Provides bold texture and color contrast in mixed containers or borders in bright or dappled shade. Evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Snakeroot (Actaea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Hosta (Hosta) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |




