Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
paleohunter | On May 16, 2021 | Bloomed |
paleohunter | On September 7, 2020 | Potted up |
paleohunter | On June 14, 2020 | Cuttings took |
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