Striking shrub with stiff, upright shoots, completely frost-hardy. It grows up to about 2 m in height. Recommended for every garden due to its low soil and site requirements. It blooms abundantly on one-year shoots, maintaining a white color for a long time; only towards the end of blooming does it turn pink. It prefers warm, sunny as well as semi-shaded locations and thrives in fertile, humus-rich, slightly moist soil.

Application: Suitable for every garden, for planting in parks and squares. They can be planted individually or in groups, for example to form a hedge.

Blooming: From August until the end of September. The flowers are arranged in conical inflorescences about 20 cm in length.

Exposure: Suitable for any exposure, but in full sun it must be watered abundantly.

Care: Requires moist, fertile, light soil with a slightly acidic reaction.

Pruning: In early spring, prune low above the second or third bud.