Family: Ericaceae Heath
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9A |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, woodland garden |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |