Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Attractive shrub grows to 6' x 6'. With showy orange and yellow flowers that last all summer, this is an excellent plant for tropical schemes. Can be cut to the ground in early spring to regenerate new stems. Stems are prickly. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Frost tolerant to 30 F. Look for selections with yellow flowers.