This attractive evergreen shrub comes equipped with a compact growth habit. Carissa Desert Star produces glossy rounded leaves and fragrant white star-shaped flowers during spring and summer. It is an ideal plant for rockeries, hedging and as a feature plant. It grows well in most soil types, in particular well draining soil. Position Carissa Desert Star in an area of full sun to part shade. Once established,it is usually drought tolerant but will benefit from watering throughout the summer season. Prune to shape as required after flowering and apply an all purpose fertiliser in spring. Grows to a height of 2 metres and width of 1 metre.
