Shape | Upright, dense and bushy. |
Landscape | Houseplant and container planting. |
Propagation | Softwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Full sun. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, alkaline and neutral. Prefers chalk, clay, sand and loam. |
Pests | Aphids, whiteflies and spider mites may be a problem with indoor plants. Leaf drop may occur. |
Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
Bark/Stem Description | New growth is smooth. Older growth is woody. New stems tend to climb like vines. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Small yellow buds approximately 1 - 2 cm in length. |
Leaf Description | Medium-sized, simple, oval-shaped leaves with venation that are 5 - 10 cm long. |
Flower Description | Bright 'shrimp tail'-shaped flowers with small petals. |
Colour Description | Deep green foliage. Pale yellow buds. Deep golden-yellow blooms with white petals.
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