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Position full sun Soil fertile, moist, well drained soil Rate of growth average Flowering period May and June Hardiness frost hardy needs winter protection in cold areas The compact, evergreen shrub has a small, wavy, dark purple leaves and striking, dark grey or black young stems. With its distinctive rounded shape, and pretty leaves, it will give all year foliage interest in a sunny, well drained mixed border. Try it as a punctuation point in a gravel garden, or with strappy Phormiums for formal contrast. While it sometimes produces honey scented, dark purple flowers in late spring and early summer, itaposs not a reliable flowerer. Protect from cold, drying winds. Garden care Requires minimal pruning. To thin or reduce growth prune mid spring and apply a generous 5 7cm 2 3in mulch of well rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
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