Fragrant Ground Cover Plants
Clematis paniculata
Clematis paniculata, known as Puawhananga, is a stunning native New Zealand climber celebrated for its masses of fragrant white flowers in spring and early summer. This deciduous vine grows rapidly and is ideal for covering fences, trellises, or scrambling through trees. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and cool roots. As a symbol of spring in Māori tradition, Puawhananga brings beauty, fragrance, and cultural significance to both native and ornamental gardens.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a versatile, evergreen climber renowned for its glossy green leaves and masses of highly fragrant white flowers in summer. In New Zealand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It’s perfect for covering fences, walls, or pergolas, and can also be used as a groundcover or in containers. Star Jasmine is low-maintenance, frost-tolerant once established, and ideal for adding year-round structure and sweet perfume to NZ gardens.
