The shrub flowers from August to October and the hermaphroditic flowers are scarlet-red, tinged with purple. When fully open they turn dark purple and at night a sweet scent emanates from them.
Flowering shrubs typically bloom between August and October, producing vibrant, crimson-hued flowers that gradually deepen to a darker, richer purple as they mature. As the flowers open fully, they release a captivating, sweet aroma in the evening hours.