Small, nodding, scented, creamy-white or pale yellow, tubular flowers. Introduced into the UK in 1818.
Fragrant:
Yes
Approximate height:
5.0 - 7.0 metres
Flowering period(s):
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Aspect:
Sunny
USDA zones:
7 8 9
Pruning:
Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:
Himalayas, SW China, N Vietnam
Parentage:
Species
Other name(s):
buchaniana
Further detail:
Flower diameter: 1.5-2.5cm
Tepals: 4; 1.7-3cm long, 0.2-1.0cm wide, linear to lanceolate or narrowly oblong, tips recurved
Leaves: margins toothed like a saw blade.
Leaves: ternate or pinnate