A spectacular spring bloomer with vibrant pink flowers that are held tightly to it’s branches. Attractive heart-shaped leaves are sported from spring to fall. Prefers moist conditions with some shade. In the zone 5 range, it is recommended select a planting location with protection from the wind. Highly tolerant of urban conditions. Attracts pollinators.

Height : 6-20 feet Spread : 6-25 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Medium to moist

Soil : Sand, loam, clay Zone : 5-9

Leaves : Newly emerging leaves in spring have a reddish tinge turning glossy green throughout the summer

Stem : Slender brown stems

Flower : Clusters of small showy flowers in May

Fruit : During summer flowers turn to flattened brown seedpods which persist into the fall and sometimes the winter

Habit : Deciduous multi-stemmed upright spreading shrub. Suckers will form thickets

Key Pollinators : Specialist mining bees, mason bees, bumblebees, leafcutter bees (leaves used for nesting material)

Pollinator Food Source: Nectar & pollen

Larval Host Plant : Various species