Sclerochiton odoratissimus
White lips / Witlippe
Sclerochiton odoratissimus
White lips (e), Witlippe (a)
|
Type |
Size |
Characteristics |
Flowers |
Position |
|
Shrub |
0.75 - 1 metre |
Hardy, evergreen. |
Creamy-white, fragrant |
Sun to shade. |
Hardy, evergreen, shade loving, small to medium
sized scandent shrub. It has attractive,
glossy, small, almost heart-shaped leaves.
The pretty white flowers that have 2 petals and almost look like half a
flower are wonderfully fragrant. They
are borne in abundance throughout summer.
Plant in fertile, compost rich soil, well-mulched soil and trim to shape. A useful shrub that will grow in sun or
shade. It makes an attractive container
or indoor plant.


