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. Afterward, 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 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.
Sandra Bellomy (verified owner) –
Very healthy looking plant!