- compact, upright deciduous shrub
- foliage dark purple-brown, the darkest of all Weigela varieties
- virtually resistant to pests and diseases
- deep purple-red flowers
- height ± 70 – 80 cm
- very suitable for use in small, medium-sized and large planting areas, planting borders along roads and on banks; also very suitable for use on its own
- perfect for use in contrasting schemes (particularly in combination with (pale) green colours).
- low maintenance requirements, therefore suitable for use in naturalistic planting schemes.