‘Gold Finch’

Magenta (H14) flowers, VIII–IX; gold foliage, darkening in winter; compact bushy habit; height 26–30cm; spread 31–45cm.

Introduced by Ray Warner (Barncroft Nursery, Longsdon, Staffordshire, England) before 1985.

The name of a small bird, but here alluding to the foliage colour.