A dense compact shrub with slender, curved vertical stems. The leaves are oval shaped and coated with silky hairs that give it a silver appearance.
These silky hairs also give this plant drought tolerance, so it can be planted in hot dry situations, including western aspects.
It bears clusters of white, open, trumpet shaped flowers with a yellow eye.
Before flowering the buds have a delicate pink hue adding to the interest of this plant on the fringe of its flowering season.