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Family: Theaceae
Height: Up to 8 feet
Width: Up to 8 feet
Foliage color: Dark green, glossy
Flower color: Pale pink, peony-form double flowers
Bloom time: Spring
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Regular watering, soil should be kept consistently moist
Maintenance: Requires regular pruning to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches
Growing zone: USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10
Wildlife attractors: Bees are attracted to the flowers for pollen and nectar, while birds may use the shrub for shelter