One of the best red-flowered seedlings yet produced,and superior in this respect to 'Ruby glow'.The large leaves colour in autumn.Originated in the Kalmthout Arboretum,Belgium.

-Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

-Prefers moist, acidic, organically rich soils.

-Consistent moisture is best (leaf scorch may occur during periods of summer drought).

-Promptly remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread.

-Red-flowered form with spreading branches.

-Typically grows to 8-12’ tall and to 10-15’ wide over 10 years.

It is noted for its winter-blooming, mildly fragrant, red to copper-red flowers (to 1” long), each having four, narrow, ribbon-like, crinkly petals. Axillary clusters of these flowers bloom along the stems from late January to March. Broad-oval green leaves (to 6” long) turn attractive shades of yellow, orange and red in fall.