RHS Shrubs Trees
A spreading shrub or tree with narrow ovate, leathery, glossy dark green leaves, 3-7cm long. Small flowers lacking petals, but with showy red calyces and purple stamens, are produced in upright racemes, 2.5-5cm long, in late spring and early summer
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres