Variegated Japanese Snow Rose Serissa - 4" Pot - House Plant or Bonsai

A profusion of white double blooms are produced often on this vigorous small shrub. Lovely low growing old world plant with lots of history. Flowers long lasting from spring to autumn. Dwarf evergreen shrub with small, shiny variegated leaves, and masses of white flowers tinged palest pink which are displayed over many months. Popular bonsai specimen and great for containers, hedges and garden beds. Prefers a moist, well drained site in full sun where the foliage variegation becomes more striking but tolerates part shade. General Care: The Serissa is an indoorplant. It needs as much light as possible and should be kept in a well-aired area where there is plenty of light and a temperature between 13-18 degrees C (55-65 degrees F). It should be kept away from drafts and kept outside during the summer in partial shade. Prune after flowering, when in growth and when the new shoots have developed to several nodes. Leave at least 4-5 leaves. Repot every two years in Spring, remember to root prune as well. Water plentifully and frequently. Feed with a slow yielding organic fertilizer.