shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 7b – Zone 9b
A deciduous shrub prized for its clusters of deep red or crimson flowers that bloom in spring before the leaves fully emerge. It is a reliable, low-maintenance plant that attracts hummingbirds and provides early-season color in gardens.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–12′ tall × 5–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 7bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 9b
pH Range
67.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest North America
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington
Function & Care
hedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Coppicing
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering
Notable Cultivars
King Edward VII is valued for its deep crimson flowers, while White Icicle offers a white-flowered alternative for contrast in the garden.
