Penaea

Penaea cneorum

Penaeaceae

Shrub

Ornamental

Evergreen

Fragrant

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Penaea cneorum is an evergreen ornamental shrub that prefers full sun and low water conditions. It grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 meters and blooms with white and pink flowers in spring. This shrub thrives in sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is suitable for USDA zones 8–10. It is fragrant and attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.5–1.5 m

Spread

0.5–1.5 m

Zones

8–10

Flower colors

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Prefers full sun.
Water: Requires low watering.
Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and chalky soils.
Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 8–10.
Height: Grows 0.5–1.5 meters tall.
Bloom: Blooms in April, May, and June with white and pink flowers.
Fragrance: Fragrant.
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.
Evergreen: Yes.

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