LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
| Description | A semi-dwarf selection with exceptional foliage. Profuse, fragrant dark pink blooms are stunning in contrast to rich green and yellow variegated leaves. This deer-resistant winter bloomer makes a superb foundation planting or border addition. Drought tolerant when established. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | Requires prepared soil with exceptional drainage. Mulch to keep roots cool. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune after flowering to shape. |



