One of the showier cultivars of the V. odorata group. Very good along the coast although fruit size is inclined to be small. Even better inland. A European variety that is pruned moderately, always to vigorous buds. Full sun, regular deep watering, especially as the flowers are pollinating and immediately after fruit ripens.
Flowers come in a range of colors, from white through pinks, corals, reds and lavender violets.
For full sun to part shade with no summer watering. Foliage begins to push with fall rains, can be damaged by frost below about 20 F. South Africa. Sun, average watering, frost hardy. N. China, Korea. An upright grower.