Compact eastern North American shrub reaching only 1 m, with white bottlebrush spring flowers and outstanding autumn colour in glowing yellow, orange and red on a small frame.
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 2–5 | −10 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Brilliant mixed autumn colour late October — exceptional small-garden autumn shrub
- Fragrant honey-scented white flower spikes in April–May
- Needs neutral to acidic moist soil — sulks on chalk
- Compact form ideal for small gardens and the front of mixed borders
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