Variation
var.fragrans
This shrub is larger and hardier that the species producing larger leaves and has a longer flowering period. It is planted in shaded gardens for a tropical effect and is commonly cultivated.

Cultivars
'Purpurea'
This shrub is simular to the species but produces leaves that have a coppery purplish colour particularly during winter. It is planted in shrub borders for colour contrast.

'Variegata'
This shrub is simular to the species and produces dark green leaves that are yellow-green to creamy-green in the centre. The leaves tend to revert to green easily and as a result it is not commonly cultivated.