Deciduous shrub or small tree with rich purple-black foliage all summer, smoky pink panicles of tiny flowers in midsummer, and brilliant scarlet autumn colour.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −28.9 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −23 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Brilliant scarlet autumn colour in October — particularly striking against the dark summer foliage that precedes it
- Smoky pink flower panicles in June and July are a secondary summer feature
- Cut back hard in early spring for the strongest purple foliage on vigorous new shoots (but at the cost of flowers)
- Drought tolerant once established
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