AVERAGE SIZE: 3 to 5 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide. Usually blooms at sizes greater than 3 feet tall.

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

LEAF: Green, pointed leaves; 2 to 3 inches long

FLOWER: Yellow, trumpet shaped flowers that are about 2 inches long. Blooms only about half of the year—spring, summer, fall—depending on temperature.

GROWING CONDITIONS

LIGHT: Light shade to full sun. Blooms more in full sun.

WATER: Once established, medium water requirements. After the first month, ideal is about twice a week. Needs more than average while becoming established.

CARE: Periodic hand-pruning is the key to success for this flowering shrub. Trim the sides,as well as the top, when the plant is not in bloom. Responds well to hard cutback in summer. Fertilize in March, June, and October. Click here for fertilizer coupon!