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Serissa japonica [pink]

Also Known As

  • Serissa foetida 'Pink'
  • Pink Serissa

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Serissa japonica [pink] plant details

Serissa japonica [pink] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Serissa japonica [pink]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 36 IN - wide, 0 - 30 IN - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Serissa japonica [pink]

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

1/2", light pink, star-shaped blooms are produced from late spring to fall. Dense dark green foliage responds well to pruning and shearing. A good bonsai specimen, in containers, or as a low hedge.

Gardening facts about Serissa japonica [pink] plant

How to Grow Serissa japonica [pink]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 4'

Width: 4'

  • sun - mostly sun
Photo of Serissa japonica 'Variegata' flower by Karl Gercens III
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aka Serissa foetida 'Flore Pleno', Double White Serissa, or Japanese Boxthorn, Snowrose, Tree of a Thousand Stars

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 30"

Width: 36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Serissa japonica 'Flore Pleno' flower by Almost Eden
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aka Serissa foetida 'Kyoto', Kyoto Serissa

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 10"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Serissa japonica 'Kyoto' flower by Almost Eden
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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
Photo of Serissa japonica 'Mount Fuji' flower by Almost Eden
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