Yes, they do thicken up nicely when pruned regularly Verdun. Ours were planted when the house was built in 1882 - so have lasted very well indeed and still flower prolifically, starting with white in late November and finishing with the pinky red one in March - May time. We love them and often people will knock on the door asking for cuttings to root. If you are lucky enough to have the right soil & temperature they are a good, attractive shrub to grow - even the leaves are attractive with their glossy sheen. The only down side is the cold winter wind which often catches the buds turning them brown.
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Yes, they do thicken up nicely when pruned regularly Verdun. Ours were planted when the house was built in 1882 - so have lasted very well indeed and still flower prolifically, starting with white in late November and finishing with the pinky red one in March - May time. We love them and often people will knock on the door asking for cuttings to root. If you are lucky enough to have the right soil & temperature they are a good, attractive shrub to grow - even the leaves are attractive with their glossy sheen. The only down side is the cold winter wind which often catches the buds turning them brown.