Prefers moist, acidic, organically rich soils. Consistent moisture is best(leaf scorch may occur during periods of summer drought). Shrubs have sometolerance for clay soils as long as drainage is good. Promptly remove rootsuckers to prevent colonial spread. It is particularly important to removeroot suckers rising from below a graft union. Prune in spring afterflowering to control shape and size.

Garden Use
Easilygrown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun.Tolerates a wide range of soils except wet, poorly-drained ones. Preferssomewhat infertile loams, but performs well in poor, rocky soils. Sharpdrainage is essential. Plants have shallow fibrous root systems. If bloomis desired, prune very lightly in early spring only as needed. If bloom isnot a concern, stems may be cut back hard in early spring to a framework toinduce growth of vigorous new shoots with larger than normal leaves.Cultivation Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partialshade Propagation Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings Suggestedplanting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Architectural.Characteristics Foliage Deciduous Habit Bushy Hardiness H5 Colour Colour in Autumn Plant colour fruit Plant colour foliage Colourin Spring Plant colour foliage Colour in Summer Plantcolour flower Plant colour foliage Sunlight Full Sun PartialShade Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing orEast-facing Exposure Exposed or Sheltered Soil Chalk ChalkClay Clay Sand Sand Loam Loam Moisture Well-drained,Moist but well-drained Soil Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam pH Acid,Alkaline, Neutral Size Ultimate height 4-8 metres Ultimatespread 4-8 metres Time to ultimate height 10-20 years