Small mid-yellow lantern-shaped flowers in July-October, followed by attractive silvery seed heads. Found growing wild from N.W. India to W China. Introduced from China in 1898.

Approximate height: 4.0 - 5.0 metres
Flowering period(s): Jul Aug Sep Oct
Aspect: Sun or semi-shade
Pruning: Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin: India China
Other name(s): None known