Landscape | Ground cover. |
Propagation | Layering and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drianed soils. Deer and black walnut tolerant. |
Pests | Susceptible to wilt/stem rot, powdery mildew, leaf spots, rust and viruses. Potential insect pets include aphids, vine weevils, slugs/snails, scale and earwigs. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Fluffy seed clusters. |
Leaf Description | Opposite, simple to compound leaves. |
Flower Description | Profuse, single flowers that are 15 cm wide with 6 sepals. It flowers from late spring to early autumn. |
Colour Description | Dark ruby flowers with greenish-yellow sepals that mature to a wine-red colour. |
Texture Description | Flowers are velvety in texture. |