LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water regularly to keep soil surface moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
| Description | A dense, rounded tropical shrub with large, glossy, evergreen leaves, and beautiful dome-shaped clusters of vibrant red flowers followed by fleshy berry-like fruit. A showy addition to tropical landscapes and container gardens. In cooler regions, enjoy as an annual or greenhouse specimen. |
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| Bloom Time | Blooms intermittently throughout the year; heaviest in warmer months. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Blueberry Tree (Elaeocarpus); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Lantana (Lantana); Privet (Ligustrum); Muhly (Muhlenbergia); Flax Lily (Dianella) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid soggy conditions. Feed in the spring. Prune to shape as needed. Outside of hardiness range, grow in containers and bring indoors to overwinter before first frost; keep away from direct heat from vents, and cold air drafts; return outdoors in spring after threat of frost has passed. |




