A compact evergreen shrub with dark green, red-edged leaves and striking clusters of deep red buds that last all winter, opening into fragrant pale flowers in spring.

A real winter star for pots, window boxes and shady borders, and gorgeous with white cyclamen, violas and trailing ivy. Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained, ideally slightly acidic soil or ericaceous compost.

Supplied in a 10.5cm pot. Free collection from Ashton Hayes or local delivery.