Dregea sinensis (Watakaka). A highly scented, twining climber from China. Dregea sinensis has hoya-like creamy white flowers with a splash of purple/pink in the centre in Spring, which last up to a week. These are sometimes followed by paired, bean-like seed pods.
Fragrant or Climber
China
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Requires a warm, but not hot, sheltered position in milder areas or a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Likes well-drained soil.
Seed or basal stem cuttings
Generally pest and disease free
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