Large or very large, vanilla-scented, white flowers, midrib faintly tinged yellowish green (particularly at tip and base), white downy beneath. Filaments white; connectives and anthers blue-purple. Seedheads persistent.

Group:	Early large-flowered group
Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height:	2.0 - 2.5 metres
Flowering period(s):	Jun Jul Sep
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
USDA zones:	4 5 6 7 8
Pruning:	Light prune (Group 2)
Raised by:	F Wein Sr
Country of origin:	Canada
Date raised:	r2001 n2004 i2009
Parentage:	'Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux'  (s) x  'Blue Ravine'
Other name(s):	'Fragrant Star'; EYE OF THE STORM
Further detail:  Flower diameter: 16-20cm Tepals: 8; elliptic, overlapping, tips blunt but with protruding apiculus Database entry: 3743