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Position full sun or partial shade Soil moderately fertile, well drained soil Rate of growth average to fast growing Flowering period May Hardiness fully hardy The glossy dark green leaves of this small, spreading, deciduous shrub are studded with tiny, pinkish white flowers in May, followed by bright red autumn berries. The leaves turn orange red before they fall. The branches form a pretty herringbone pattern, which means the plant looks stunning grown flat against a wall. It is also an excellent groundcover plant for a sunny border. Garden care After flowering, lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5 7cm 2 3in mulch of well rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. In autumn trim back lightly any branches that obscure the display of fruit.
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