Location in the Gardens is beside the ring road, opposite the new herbarium. A small shrub grows beside the back entrance to the Japanese Garden. Flowering time is from January to March. Habit is bushy tree or shrub covered with long, cream, scented flowers. They are rich in nectar that attracts bees.
Leaves are simple elliptical, dark green with carspicious venation, paler and hairy beneath.
Seeds are Leathery follicles, about 2.5 cm long. Fruit is ripe April to July. Propagation may be achieved from cuttings or seeds. From cuttings it can be successful, but slow. Seeds are easy to germinate and produce plants that flower in three years.