A fragrant evergreen shrub that grows in a compact form. It boasts dark green foliage year-round. It forms attractive flower buds in the fall. This plant dislikes high temperatures and humidity and is very cold hardy. Protection from full sun in winter and sweeping winds is vital to the overall health of this shrub. When exposed, winter burn can occur. May be difficult to transplant and establish, but once established, a very resilient specimen. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings are difficult. Rooting may be a better option. The shrub will tolerate pruning, but keep in mind that next season's blossoms appear on old growth. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: It is resistant to lace bugs. Stem rot disease may occur in locations with insufficient drainage.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Ingestion may cause tingling sensation, salivation, nose and eyes watering, nausea, vomiting, sweating, abdominal pain, headache, weakness, convulsions.