| General Description | A larger-scale deciduous shrub which has long, slim and erect branches that 'fountain' or 'spill' over. |
| Shape | Loose mounding form but somewhat unkempt. |
| Landscape | Ornamental gardens. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Thrives in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. It prefers soil with a pH of 8 - 10. Should be pruned annually after flowering to remove deadwood from the shrub. |
| Pests | Small risk of grey mold. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. These plants as of 2017 are over 60 years old. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Exfoliating bark in older stems. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Solitary and attached directly by the base with 3 - 4 pairs of scales. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate with pinnate venation and 1 - 7 cm in length. They have sparse hairs on the top and are covered with long hairs and netted veins underneath. Each leaf has a petiole measuring around 0.3 cm. |
| Flower Description | Bell-shaped with a faint bubble gum scent. Blooms in late spring to early summer. |
| Fruit Description | Hairy dehiscent seeds that are 0.6 cm long. |
| Colour Description | Vibrant green foliage in spring and summer. Greyish-brown bark. Flowers are light pink. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |
