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Black Diamond_® Red Hot^TM

^{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