Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Miss Scarlett Illicium

Botanical name: illicium floridanum ‘JCJC’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 6 ft in height and 4 ft in width

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 7-10

Flower color: red

Foliage color: green/yellow

Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size once the plant has finished blooming for the season

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: accent, privacy hedge

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day

Special features: deer resistant

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist at all times

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced acidic plant fertilizer in the spring before new growth begins to emerge

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: can adapt to all types of soil

Companion plants: jubilation gardenia, pittosporum, nandina

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no