About
A compact, mat-forming, herbaceous perennial or annual from rocky habitats in Crete and the eastern Mediterranean, with finely divided, feathery, aromatic, mid-green leaves and solitary or loosely clustered, white daisy-like flowerheads with a yellow central disc in summer. A charming, sun-loving annual for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or gravel border.
About the genus
Hoya are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with 5 spreading waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped pods contained small seeds in copious silky floss
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
PruningTrain and prune after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.