An unusually hardy and highly reliable evergreen shrub with rich lavender-purple hose-in-hose flowers on a vigorous, upright plant. Foliage turns a brilliant burgundy in the fall. Showiest when planted in groups. An ideal spring blooming foundation shrub for beds and borders.

• Zone 4-9
• Morning sun afternoon shade
• 2-4′ H x 3-5′ W
• Spring blooming
• Evergreen
• Acidic well-draining soil