Features:Foliage: Large, ovate-pointed leaves with coarse texture and serrated edges,Flowers: Showy pyramidal panicles (up to 12") transitioning from lime-green to vanilla-white to strawberry-pink,Habit: Upright deciduous shrub with strong stems
Mature Height: 5-8 ft
Mature Width: 5-8 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade preferred in hot climates)
Key Advantages:Dramatic tri-color bloom progression,Blooms on new wood (reliable flowering),Sturdy stems support heavy flower heads,Extended bloom season (summer to frost),Excellent cut or dried flower
Special Care:Pruning: Late winter/early spring (can be cut back hard),Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates clay,Water: Consistent moisture (drought sensitive),Fertilizer: Balanced formula in spring
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Mid-summer to fall (color evolves),Foliage: Green summer, yellow fall