Description: Vigorous, upright, evergreen shrub, valued for luxuriant rich green foliage and medium,, semi-double, soft orchid pink flowers. Named after first US astronaut in orbit; first flowered that year. Prefers lime-free soil and some shelter.

Parentage: x williamsii

Ultimate Height: 2.0 meters after 10 years

Flowering Period: This plants flowers in the North Hemisphere around Spring

Availability:  YES this is a stocked item