Pure white and fragrant, this traditional
wedding flower has been used in bridal
bouquets, corsages, and wedding decorations
for centuries.  Sometimes referred to as
Madagascar Jasmine, it is relatively expensive
and must be handled carefully to avoid
bruising, Stephanotis is perfect for wedding
use any time of the year.

Originally from Madagascar and first introduced
in England at the beginning of the 19th century, Stephanotis is actually an evergreen climbing
shrub with long tendrils and shiny dark green leaves
that average 2 1/2 inches.  Each star-shaped
flower cluster is formed from five tips of petals sitting atop a tube which protrude from a short stem.  Each individual flower itself is under two inches.