A choice but uncommon small shrub famous for its highly fragrant, pink to reddish purple (rarely white) flowers in early spring.
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The habit is narrow, upright, vase-shaped, sparsely branched.
Loves cool summers, part/light shade. Performs best in moist, moderately alkaline soils rich in humus and sand. Requires good drainage and cool roots. Hates the hot humid climate of the southeastern US.
These are short-lived plants, generally living less than 10 years. Susceptible to viral infection, so most plants in commerce are seed-grown. Plants can be tempermental, sometimes given to rapid death for no discernible reason.
The scarlet fruits are showy, but like all parts of the plants they are highly poisonous to humans if ingested. Also the sap may cause skin rash.
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | positive
Considering both parents of this hybrid have green leaves, the hybrid itself has wonderful dark purple-black foliage! The flowers are ro...Read Morese-purple and contrast wonderfully. Highly recommended small shrub.
A choice but uncommon small shrub famous for its highly fragrant, pink to reddish purple (rarely white) flowers in early spring.
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Considering both parents of this hybrid have green leaves, the hybrid itself has wonderful dark purple-black foliage! The flowers are ro...Read More