Flowers pure white or creamy, with pale yellow anthers, in July-September, followed by attractive silvery seed heads. Needs a sunny position to bring out the sweet almond scent. Introduced to cultivation in 1880, this subshrubby species is native to C Asia, NW China and Mongolia, taking its name from the former region of Dzungaria (Songaria) located in the Kazakstan/Xinjiang border region. A plant of architectural value with semi-climbing or erect, bamboo-like stems, and greyish-green, entire or saw-toothed leaves.

Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height:  The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	1.0 - 1.5 metres
Flowering period(s):  Warning: the months here are approximate for the northern hemisphere: users south of the equator should add approximately 6 months so that July becomes January etc.	Jul Aug Sep
Aspect:	Sunny
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:	Siberia Mongolia
Other name(s):	Mis-spelling: soongarica