This magnificent spring bloomer is a staple in milder climates with its vivid pink petals, red splotchy markings, and evergreen foliage. And although the flowers are the main draw, the foliage makes a superb supporting cast—it emerges as pale green before maturing to a striking emerald shade. Pride of Mobile does best in soil that is acidic to slightly acidic but must be well-drained in order to avoid rotting. Once it’s established, you’ll enjoy watering it a bit less. Be sure you’re balancing its sunlight needs properly as well, as too much sun results in plant stress and too little sun impacts leaf and bloom production. Aim for no more than 2–3 hours of direct sunlight a day, or a full day of dappled sun, and you should hit that sweet spot perfectly. Annual pruning is easy, too, with spring trimming scheduled for right after Pride of Mobile finishes blooming. Don’t wait too long, though, as this plant starts compiling next year’s blooms pretty quickly! You (and your neighboring butterflies) will enjoy this plant for both its beauty and its landscape value.