[Overview]
An evergreen shrub.
It branches well and grows densely.
The branches and leaves are fragrant.
The leaves are simple, densely alternate and linear.
The leaves are fragrant.
The flowers are 5-petaled, opening in a star shape, white to pink.
[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed or by cuttings.
Its cold tolerance is somewhat weak, so outside warm regions grow it in a pot and bring it indoors in winter.
It prefers a sunny, well-drained, well-ventilated place with fertile soil.
In poor sunlight, it flowers poorly.
Take care that it does not become hot and humid; for potted plants, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries from spring to autumn, and water sparingly in winter.
For plants in the ground, rainfall is sufficient.
In spring and autumn, apply slow-release fertilizer placed on the soil.
There are no particular pests or diseases.
