SEED AVAILABLE:
Sow 10 weeks before last frost (soak, nick if necessary)
Easy warm germinator - bottom heat helps!
10-30 days to germinate
15 seeds 
PLANT PROFILE:
Zone: 5-9
Height:  1.5-2.4m (5-8ft)
Spread:  1.2-to 2m (4-6ft)
Growth:  Multi-stemmed woody, vase-shaped shrub
Flower:  Large lavender-pink open blooms with dark red center; late summer into fall
Foliage:  Deciduous; dark green, shiny, toothed leaves
Environment:  Sun to part shade; drought tolerant, low maintence, average soil 
Garden locations:  Specimen plant (enjoy the hummingbird activity), hedge, back of beds