A small, thicket forming shrub growing up to 1.5m tall, with many upright stems. Its distinctive leaves are yellow-green, flushed with bright reddish-pink and bronze in spring. The leaves become greener in summer, but redden during autumn. It colours best in a good light. Creamy white flowers are borne in erect panicles in July and August. Requires an alkaline or neutral moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Hardiness rating is H5.
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