Brilliant star-shaped crimson blooms blaze against glossy green leaves on this dense growing shrub. Illicium is deer resistant.

Miss Scarlett® Illicium Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 7-10

Prefers Part Sun to Shade.  Miss Scarlett® Illicium has dense, new rich light-green foliage to matures to dark green.

Water 2-3 times a week for the first growing season. Afterwards, provide supplemental watering 1-2 times a week when rainfall is low.

Plant the Miss Scarlett® Illicium in moist well-draining garden soil for best results.

Fertilize yearly in spring with a balanced, acidic plant fertilizer. For more rapid growth, reapply fertilizer every few months during the growing season.

Miss Scarlett® Illicium Spacing Recommendations 

Plant YourMiss Scarlett® Illicium 2-3 feet apart for a seamless planting, Otherwise, space them 5-7+ feet apart for gaps between plants.