Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 1-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1-3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Glossy, dark green. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White Other: Double |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
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 |
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