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Deep red buds open to magenta-red flowers. Huge 9-11" blooms appear all the way up the stem in July and August. Lobed, maple-like, dark green foliage is bronze when it emerges and forms a small shrub.
Height48-60" |
Spread60" |
Growth HabitTHRILLER (upright) |
Outstanding large landscape accent featured as specimen or planted in mass.
Prefers consistently moist, highly fertile, slightly acidic soil in full sun. Keeping plants watered will result in larger flowers and lush foliage. Late to emerge.
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Season of Interest
Late Season (July - frost)
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Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate to high soil moisture. Moderate
Moist
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Special Benefits
Bog
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Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
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