Gallon plant of cultivar Ruby Red elegans that produces masses of deep wine red blossoms in the summer that will cover the tips of the plant. This plant is a very fast grower and this plant will produce blossoms this year and can reach 7 feet high and 5 feet across. Overall, the structure is very compact with only a few branches. The panicles form in closely compacted groups at the top of the plant. Downy, hanging, hairy shoots carry simple, alternate oblong leaves with pointed tips. Evergreen to around 20 degrees and hardy, but deciduous to 10 to 15deg F.