Beautiful flowers but a bit tricky in southern California, as the leaves tend to scorch after two hours of direct sun (at least in midday...Read More and afternoon sun). In hot sunny climates probably best to plant where direct sun occurs only during early morning hours. Mine is doing better in almost full shade (albeit bright shade) than in part sun.
I have had this plant for ten years, and divided it many times to give to other people. It is great plant, very easy to grow, but it gets...Read More aphids if you are not careful. It does not get fungal diseases.
It blooms for a very long time and if you cut dead head, it may bloom twice in one season. It likes average, well drained soil. I cut it back at the end of the blooming season to remove the dead wood. It is woody at the base. You can trim it way back with no ill effects. It is reported to be hardy to 20°F.
Beautiful flowers but a bit tricky in southern California, as the leaves tend to scorch after two hours of direct sun (at least in midday...Read More
It’s a very handsome plant wo/flowers, gorgeous when blooming. Easy and evergreen in zone 8.
I have had this plant for ten years, and divided it many times to give to other people. It is great plant, very easy to grow, but it gets...Read More