Rich lavender pink flowers with darker accent blotch are large and showy. Blooms early to midseason on tall, upright plants. Valued for massing in the south. Sun tolerant, very hardy and quite vigorous.

Average Size at Maturity To 8 ft. tall, but can be trimmed to about 4 ft.
Bloom Time Early spring
Design Ideas Exceptional early spring color for beds, borders and foundation planting. Add to perimeter plantings. A natural large tree groves and the verges of wildlands or naturalistic landscapes. A traditional choice for Asian inspired gardens. Bold color for reflecting pools and water gardens.
Deciduous/ Evergreen Evergreen
Flower Attribute Showy Flowers
Flower Color Purplish-pink
Foliage Color Green
Garden Style Asian/Zen
Growth Habit Erect
Growth Rate Moderate
Landscape Use Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure
Light Needs Full sun, Partial sun
Soil Needs Azalea & Camellia Food
Special Feature Attracts Hummingbirds, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest
Water Needs Moderate
Watering Needs Keep soil moist but not soggy.