Evergreen, dwarf shrub with an upright, mounding habit. Glossy, wave shaped leaves consist of chocolate brown foliage edged with hot pink. Margin color intensifies in fall and winter. Best used in containers, accents or as a low hedge.
Plant with Rose of Sharon
Green Thumb Guide
Does best in enriched, slightly acidic, well draining soil. Feed annually before new growth appears with a tree and shrub fertilizer. Prune as needed to maintain a tidy appearance. Protect from frost.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
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