An evergreen shrub with an upright 'bamboo-like' form. It has bright bronzed-purplish leaves in spring and large panicles of creamy-white flowers in early summer. These are followed by red berries. The leaves mature to a bright green and then change again to reddish-purple in autumn.
Plant in moist, well drained soil and in a sheltered spot in full sun.
Height/Spread: 1.5mx1.5m after 10-20 years
Aspect: South, East, West