Bright reddish orange ball-shaped flower clusters decorate the glossy bronze to dark green foliage of this tropical shrub originally from Hawaii. Blooms heavily during warm months then off-and -on through cooler weather. A dwarf evergreen shrub with small leaves resembling boxwood and a shrubby sprawling look that thrives in high heat and high humidity. Outdoor hardy only in USDA Plant Zones 9-11 where its heavy branching and compact 3 ft. tall and wide habit make it an ideal choice for a flowering hedge border or fountain planting. Needs full to part Sun to bloom prolifically. In all other colder climates treat as an outdoor annual plant and replace each-year.Abundant clusters of bright orange flowers attract bees and butterflies all season long
Dependable bloomer often planted in rows or groups for a striking colorful eye-catching land scape feature
Moderate grower eventually reaching 2 ft. to 3 ft. tall and wide
Thrives in hot and humid climates
Tolerates deer heat humidity and drought once established
Hardy in USDA plant zones 9-11 in other cooler zones treat as an annual plant by growing outdoors during warm su mmer months and replacing each-year
To acco mmodate mature size or when planting in groups space 2 ft. away from other plants or structures