Deciduous shrub: Newest member of the mophead series, and the first ever successful hybrid to make a red flower, the blooms open red and progress into a purplish red in fall. Exposure: sun/ part shade. Water: moderate with moist, well draining soil. Attracts birds & butterflies, and great as cut flowers. Good in containers, beds. and borders. Bloom time: mid summer - fall. Size: 3’ x 3’. USDA Z4.