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kaiwhiria

foliage palette: dark green
fruit & flower palette: cream
  • Parsonsia capsularis var. capsularis | kaiwhiria, New Zealand jasmine, small flowered jasmine

     

    A twining climber, this is a fast-growingn vine is perfect for adding beauty and fragrance to gardens. It's known for its interesting juvenile stage and fragrant cream to pink and white flowers that appear in masses during spring and summer once mature. With its glossy, dark green, fleshy leaves, this plant offers a beautiful backdrop for its spectacular blooms. It's an excellent choice for climbing on trellises or other structures, or for spilling attractively over walls. Plant it where its lovely scent can be fully appreciated. Shade tolerant, easily pruned, and frost hardy, also tolerating some drought. You'll often find it thriving around coastal cliffs and within mature forests, showcasing its adaptability.

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