'Charles Lamont' is a vigorous, upright large deciduous shrub with dark purple shoots bearing terminal clusters of scented, pink flowers. Oval leaves open bronze-tinted, becoming dark green by summer
 
	
Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun 
	
Hardiness: Hardy 
	
Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy