Photo of Serissa japonica 'Variegata' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Serissa japonica 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Serissa foetida 'Variegata'
  • Snowrose
  • Tree of a Thousand Stars
  • Yellow Rim

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Serissa japonica 'Variegata' plant details

Serissa japonica 'Variegata' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Serissa japonica 'Variegata'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Serissa japonica 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An absolutely beautiful shrub. Beautiful all summer, especially when the pink buds open to starry white flowers in late spring. Flowers profusely. Adaptable and adjusts to most any site except permanently wet.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Serissa japonica 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Serissa japonica 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 30"

Width: 36"

  • sun - mostly shade
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aka Serissa foetida 'Kyoto', Kyoto Serissa

Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 10"

  • sun - mostly shade
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aka Serissa foetida 'Mt. Fuji', Mt. Fuji Serissa

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 24"

Width: 30"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Serissa foetida 'Pink', Pink Serissa

Plant Type

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Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 30"

Width: 36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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