It’s a bush
that has been around a long time, and only one, the Texas Scarlet, has been
sold as a dwarf that reaches only 4 feet tall, the rest grow to 10 feet in
height and width. It would be best to find a spot for them where they can grow.
They come
in a bunch of different colors: apricot, pink, red, white, pink-white-red
combination, and scarlet. They need full sun, neutral to acidic soils, they do
well during a drought. and can handle a little salt from the sidewalk,.
If you see
that they are getting old and woody you can cut them down to 12 inches above the
ground and start them over. This should be done soon after the flowers have
dropped their pedals, for they produce next year’s flowers on this year’s wood.
It’s an
oldie in the landscaping, you may remember them from Grandma’s and Grandpa’s.
But it is the first to give notice to winter that it is over.
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Flowers are perfect to improve your garden, start today, pick beautiful and colorful flower that help brighten your garden and look more attractive.
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