This small shrub has an erect stem with many spreading branches that form a bushy rounded habit. It has pale green oval leaves and the yellow tube-shaped flowers are surrounded by large white bracts and appear in a cluster during summer. 

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Mussaenda frondosa is naturally found in India growing in well-drained fertile moist soil in an open sunny to semi-shaded wind protected position and is frost and drought tender.

The Dhobi Tree is a colourful shrub that is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in small gardens along borders for a tropical effect or used around water features. It is also planted in patio tubs or planter boxes and establishes in 3 -4 years and is suitable for coastal or rainforest gardens. It requires little attention and is long lived. If grown under glass in a container place in indirect well-lit area, keep moist and apply liquid fertiliser monthly. ID 759

Mussaenda (mus-SEEN-da / myoo-say-END-a) frondosa (frond-OH-suh)

Rubiaceae (ROO-bee-AY-see-ee)
Coffee and Madder Family