A beautiful deciduous shrub prized for its ornamental foliage and floral display. Leaves reminiscent of Maple, emerging deep bronze-purple in spring and maturing to a vibrant reddish-purple in autumn. In late spring lacecap flowers are produced with showy white sterile florets surrounding a central cluster of dark red buds. The flowers are followed by sparse clusters of red berries. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil. Grows to about 1.8 - 2.4 metres tall and wide.
