The world of jasmine plant species is full of captivating scents, beautiful blooms, and versatile gardening possibilities. Whether you’re seeking a fragrant climber for your pergola, a hardy groundcover, or a brilliant shrub for your garden, there’s a jasmine to suit every corner of New Zealand gardens. With dozens of varieties cultivated worldwide, some jasmine species are renowned for their intoxicating fragrance, while others bring a cascade of colour or a tough evergreen habit. Read on to discover popular jasmine plant species, how to use them in your garden, and what makes each variety unique.

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.

Trachelospermum jasminoides Variegatum is a striking evergreen climber featuring glossy green leaves edged with creamy-white margins. In summer, it produces clusters of sweetly scented, star-shaped white flowers contrasting beautifully against the variegated foliage.
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