This small shrub has an upright habit with twiggy-like branches that form a bushy habit. It has small dark green aromatic lanced-shaped leaves and the porcelain-white fragrant wheel-shaped flowers appear singularly from early summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Adenandra uniflora is naturally found in the cape region of South Africa growing in moderately fertile well drained stony soils and prefers an open sunny position and is drought and frost tender.

China Flower is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in small gardens along borders as a specimen or used in rockeries. It is suitable for coastal or low-mountain regions establishing  in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes. This shrub prefers cool climate but requires some winter protection. ID 336

Adenandra (ă-den-NAN-dra) uniflora (yoo-nee-FLOR-uh)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family