This selected form is very free fruiting, with conspicuous clusters of bright violet berries in Autumn. Small pale pink flowers in midsummer. The young foliage is bronze-purple, and makes good material for vases, as do bare branches laden with berries. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit AGM. If required, prune in early spring.
Site: Requires some shelter Soil: Moist well-drained soil, tolerates slight lime, too much and the leaves will yellow Position: Full sun, partial shade Season of Interest: Purple berries in Autumn Hardiness: Fully hardy Height: 10 ft (3m) Spread: 8 ft (2.5m)
