Large bushy shrub/tree. Mid green leaves. Before leaves appear, bare branches have carmine-pink flowers. Flowers in March. Height and spread 8m. Position - Full sun. Soil - Fertile, well drained. Rate of growth - Average. Foliage - Deciduous (loses leaves during Autumn/Winter). Hardiness - Semi-tender (may require some protection if in exposed or Northern areas during Winter). Our shrubs are grown from cuttings in 7cm pots then transplanted into 3 litre pots to grow on. They are supplied as strong well grown plants, actual size will vary according to the time of year but will generally be 30-50cms tall.