Family Thymelaeaceae
Garden origin

Evergreen, upright, bushy shrub with clusters of small, sweetly scented, deep pink buds that open in January and February and are followed by rounded, purple-black berries. Slow growing, but well worth the patience.
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soils. Full sun/part shade in a sheltered position.

Height and spread after 3 – 4 years 1.8m x 1.5m
Semi mature height and spread after 7 – 8 years if not clipped or pruned 4m x 1.5m