Botanical name:

Geniostoma ligustrifolium 

Common name(s):

Hangehange

About:

Hangehange is recognised for its sweet aroma during its late spring flowering, characterised by small greenish-white flowers. This shrub can reach heights of up to 4 m and features lime green leaves along with slender, brittle branches. The bright, glossy pointed oval leaves measure between 4 to 8 cm in length and are soft, thin, and shiny, contributing to a "fresh" appearance in coastal forest gardens. The flowers emit a distinctive scent reminiscent of vanilla or hyacinth, which lingers in the air during evenings or calm weather. In late summer, the black fruit matures within a dry black capsule that splits open, revealing small orange seeds.

Natural habitat: 

Its is mainly found in some lowlands, coastal forests & forest margins.

Growing environment:

Sun, Clay, Shade, Wetland, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s North Island, and in Marlborough & the northern tip of the South Island.

Height: 4m

Flowering:  

October – November with a small green or white coloured flower/s.

Fruiting:

February – March in the form of a dry capsule which contain small orange seeds. 

Uses: 

Forests & garden specimens.

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. Sow seed direct & keep moist until germination is complete.