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RED HOTTM

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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