does star jasmine smell
Wondering, does star jasmine smell? If you’ve admired the glossy foliage and delicate white blooms of Trachelospermum jasminoides in gardens across New Zealand, you may be curious about its fragrance. Star Jasmine is prized not only for its lush cover and easy-care nature, but also for its exceptionally sweet scent—a feature that makes it a top choice for patios, entrances, and outdoor spaces where people gather. With its heavenly aroma, Star Jasmine brings a touch of elegance and sensory delight to your home garden.
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)
Star Jasmine, Confederate 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.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Climbers - Height:
50 cm - Spread:
2.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring, Summer - Tolerances:
Hardy - Garden uses:
Arches, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, White
