Should be situated in partial shade and protected from drying winds. Plant on north or east side of building. Like other plants valued for their flowers, too much shade can result in depressed flowering. Fairly hardy down to 5 or 10 degrees F. Zero degrees will kill the flower buds. Main ornamental feature is beautiful flowers in winter.
Flowers are perfect and normally non-fragrant, normally solitary.
Many different cultivars with flower colors ranging from white to rose colored and some are doubles. Flowers are 3 to 5 inches across. Fruit is a woody capsule and not showy. Can also be used as a container or patio plant. In pots in O.H. unit nursery.