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.