This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: moderately fertile, light, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: August to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Only recently introduced, this late flowering shrub is already in demand for its handsomely variegated, aromatic foliage and clusters of mid-blue flowers, which form in tiers along the length of the stems from late summer. Becoming drought tolerant once established, it will also thrive in coastal conditions.
  
  
• Garden care: In March prune all of the flowered stems back hard to the permanent framework. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant.