- Develops a compact ball-shaped habit. It grows to a height of about 1 m and a similar width.
- Boasts dark, claret-coloured foliage.
- Displays dark red flowers.
- Blooms twice a year, in spring and in summer.
- Its dark red flowers contrast beautifully with almost black leaves.
- Attracts insects.
- Thrives in sunny and moist positions in well permeable soils, tolerant of slight shade but blooms best when exposed to full sun.
