This is a shrub that was a sport of B. ‘Royal Red’. It bears panicles of fragrant red-purple flowers with yellow and green variegated leaves.

Any reversion i.e. green shoots with no variegation should be removed;

Possible better is B. davidii ‘Santana’.

History

This cultivar has been in cultivation since 1964 having originated as a sport of B. davidii ‘Royal Red’.

• Flower Colour: Red-purple
• Habit: Slightly spreading
• Eventual height: 150-200cm (5-6ft) Spread: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
• Hardiness: Very hardy - 18°C USDA zones 5-9
• Leaf colour: Medium variegated cream
• Flowering: The flowers are 15-20cm (6-8") in length
• Fragrance: Scented
• Situation: Prefers a sunny position
• Wildlife: Good for bees and butterflies
• Later in the year some close up images of the flowers and leaves will be added along with a botanical description.