Snowrose, Tree of a Thousand Stars 'Pink Mystic'

Serissajaponica

Genus
Serissa (ser-ISS-uh)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Serissa foetida
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lecanto, Florida

Shellman, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 1) | August 2014 | positive

A small evergreen shrub with attractive foliage of deep green leaves edged with a cream variegation. Great in container, rockery, as a s...Read More

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Atlanta, GA | April 2011 | positive

I bought a little serissa for $1 4 years ago, and put it in the ground in downtown Atlanta. Now, for 3d year in a row, it's covered in l...Read More

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