This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.
'Riccartonii' is an upright medium-sized deciduous shrub with small ovate leaves. Flowers small, with crimson tube and sepals, petals violet-purple.
Ultimate height: 1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height: 5–10 years
Ultimate spread: 1–1.5 metres
Position: Full sun or Partial shade
Aspect: West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Bare Root plants are available from October until mid-March.