This robust evergreen species is native to New Zealand and climbs up to 30 ft (9 m) with a main stem up to 4 in (10 cm) in diameter. The rather rigid, lustrous green leaves are divided into 3 leaflets. From late spring to early summer it bears fragrant white flowers up to 4 in (10 cm) across with yellow centers, frequently tipped with pinkish purple. The blooms are followed by downy seed heads in fall (autumn). ‘Purity’ is a selected male form that bears very large white flowers in spring. It may spread to over 15 ft (4.5 m). Hardiness zone from 5 To 9        www.gardeninfo.com