Features:Glossy green, elliptical compound leaves with fine serration. Produces large, velvety ruby-red single flowers (3-5") with contrasting creamy-yellow stamens, followed by ornamental feathery seed heads.
Mature Height: 6-12 ft
Mature Width: 3-6 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Rich, velvety red flowers with golden center,Long blooming season (June to September),Attracts pollinators (hummingbirds & butterflies),Showy seed heads extend seasonal interest,Excellent disease resistance
Landscape Uses:Trellises and garden obelisks,Fence and wall coverings,Container gardening for patios,Mixed borders and foundation plantings,Climbing through small trees
Special Care:Plant with "head in sun, feet in shade",Pruning Group 2 (light pruning in early spring),Prefers moist, well-drained soil,Benefits from spring fertilization
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Early summer to early fall,Seed Heads: Fall through winter,Foliage: Deciduous