Nandina domestica 'Richmond'

If you want a tidy upright shrub for the a border or narrow bed this is it. Growing rather like a short bamboo, but related to the prickly Berberis, the has very handsome, mid-green leaves that are beautifully arranged up stiff stems. From the top sprout rays of tiny white flowers open from red tinted buds. These are replaced by red berries In autumn and the leaves turn a glorious red.