The ultimate flowering shrub for northern gardens – unique, rose-like flowers in shades of orange and red bloom prolifically from early summer until frost. Forms a neat, compact mound of small, ferny, dark green foliage.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 90cm (3 ft.)
Mature Spread: 90cm (3 ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Shades of intense orange and red
Flowering Time: June – September
Foliage Colour: Dark green
Care
General Maintenance: For a tidy appearance, prune lightly after flowering.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Water deeply, less frequently when established; tolerates some drought.
Soil: Thrives in light, average to poor, well-drained soils.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.