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RED HOTTM
Black Diamond® Red HotTM
Red Hot™ is definitely a focal point plant. Glamorous bright red blooms and inky black foliage are all pure drama. Add some polished poise to the garden with this 10-12 feet tall and 8 feet wide summer blooming shrub. Pair with Black Diamond® Pure White® for a stunning ensemble. There’s no special care needed to keep these jewels shining. Black Diamond® Red Hot™ is low maintenance and easy care. Looks great as a blooming hedge, too!
Uses
- Driveway and fence border-Plant 12' to 15' apart
- Flowering hedge-Plant 2' to 3' apart and cut down to 4" tall each winter
- Plants re-grow to make a 3' to 4' tall flowering hedge each year
- Patio planter-Plant in a decorative planter at least 12" in diameter
Geographical Considerations
Zones 2-5: Annual
- Use as annual blooming summer color in landscape
- Use as a patio planter and bring inside for the winter
Zone 6: Perennial
- Use as flowering hedge that will re-grow from the ground each year
- Use as a patio planter and bring inside for the winter
Zone 7-10: Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree
- Use as a border for driveway, fence, or property boundary
- Use as a blooming hedge
- Use as a patio planter
Attributes
- Colorful foliage early Spring through Fall
- Beautiful blooms late Spring through Fall
- Drought tolerant
- Low maintenance
- Highly resistant to mildew
- Great for smaller gardens
Care
- Fertilize once per year as new growth emerges
- Plant in full sun
- Water thoroughly every other day for first month
- Prune each Late Winter/Early Spring to achieve desired height and shape