'Irene Paterson' is a slow growing, evergreen shrub with rounded and wavy leaves, opening white and maturing dark-green with white speckles. The tiny, fragrant purple flowers appear in late spring.

Height/Spread: 1.5 m x 1.5 m

Position: Full sun

Soil: Moist but well-drained

Uses: Coastal, Containers, Cottage garden, Low maintenance, Borders and beds, Courtyard, Hedging and Screen, Cut flowers (foliage)

RHS Award of Garden Merit