A beautiful large shrub with superbly beautiful flowers and a reputation for miffiness. Root rot seems to be its Achilles' heel. I'd make...Read More sure it has good drainage.
"This is a finicky species to culture and I have failed on four occasions."---Michael Dirr.
The co-national champions are 15' by 24' in Chesapeake, VA and 19' by 24' in Ponce de Leon, FL.
This is a tall shrub, native from North America, yet to become a popular plant due to the difficulties in propagating it.
...Read MoreIt has small, smooth leaves all through the branches. The flowers are solitary, with 5 white petals and a purple spot in the middle. There are many purple, or blue stamens.
It grows up to 5m tall, but requires some shade. It is frost tolerant, likes well drained soil. Do not overwater it.
A beautiful large shrub with superbly beautiful flowers and a reputation for miffiness. Root rot seems to be its Achilles' heel. I'd make...Read More
This is a tall shrub, native from North America, yet to become a popular plant due to the difficulties in propagating it.
...Read More