Hard to think of a better deciduous flowering shrub. In spring it produces a profusion of red coloured leaf buds that look like flowers, which are followed by gold leaves and massive clusters of tiny pink flowers. Even in winter, the dead flower heads provide some structural interest. You can propogate with cuttings in the spring and autumn. I prune these very hard as soon as the first leaf buds appear, which helps maintain a compact shape a dense colouring. It does best in a sunny position but will tolerate some shade and most soils.
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