KAIWHIRIA

Parsonsia heterophylla (NZ Jasmine/ Kaiku/ Kaihua/ kiore parsonsia)

A white or yellow flowered climbing vine with long bean like seed pods. It is a vigorous climber which flowers almost all the year round. The creamy flowers are borne in a large cluster and are sweet smelling. Butterflies are attracted to the flowers. When grown from seed, the plant passes through a juvenile stage with very thin brown leaves of various shapes and sizes. Grow up a trellis for best appreciation of the flowers. Hardy and versatile.