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Family: Ericaceae
Height: 3 to 5 ft
Width: 3 to 5 ft
Foliage color: Evergreen dark green leaves, medium-sized and glossy
Flower color: Salmon to deep red flowers in abundance
Bloom time: Mid spring
Light requirements: Part shade to filtered sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low to moderate; minimal pruning needed beyond light shaping after flowering
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Fragrant shows of spring flowers attract pollinators; evergreen foliage provides shelter and cover for birds and small wildlife
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Works Well In:
● Shade Gardens
● Borders
● Cottage Gardens
● Woodland GardensCompanion Plants:
Mahonia Rodgersia
Primrose Japanese aralia
Bergenia Maidenhair fernDesign Tip:
Feature ‘Fashion’ where its warm red flowers can enliven a predominantly green planting without needing other spring bloomers nearby. Its rounded evergreen form works well between taller shrubs and low perennials, creating a smooth transition through the middle planting layer.