Small, scented, pure white or creamy, star-shaped flowers borne in large clumps. Pale yellow or cream anthers. Introduced from S. Europe in the 1590s (some sources give 1590, others 1596).

Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height:	3.0 - 5.0 metres
Flowering period(s):	Jul Aug Sep Oct
Aspect:	Full sun
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Parentage:	Species
Other name(s):	recta subsp flammula; possibly flammula var maritima but see separate entry
Further detail:  Flower diameter: 1.5-4cm Tepals: 4; 1-2cm long, 0.2-0.5cm wide, obtuse Database entry: 172