Zone: 4
Height: 1.5-2.5m [5-8ft]
Spread: Same
Bloom: Late spring, early summer; large, 'bowl-shaped; 'frilly', white, pinks, all with basal blotches of deep maroon-black; perfumed
Foliage: Deciduous; Large, raspberry tinged blue-green, striking
Fruit: Large seed pods
Light: Sun to part shade, south or west facing with shelter from winter winds and morning frost
Water: Average
Soil: Average; moist but well drained
Garden Location: Borders, woodland. Should be given 'pride of place' as these shrubs are so breathtaking; containers of at least 30cm [12"], provided plant gets cold season [sink pot in ground for winter]