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. Carissa Desert Star is an ideal plant for rockeries, hedging, infilling in the garden and as a feature swathe. Carissa Desert Star grows well in most soil types, in particular well draining soil. Once established, Carissa Desert Star is usually drought tolerant but will benefit from watering throughout the summer season. Carissa Desert Star requires low maintenance. Prune to shape as required after flowering and apply an all purpose fertiliser in spring. Carissa Desert Star grows to 70cm x 70cm in a residential setting