star jasmine fragrance
Few climbing plants can rival the irresistible star jasmine fragrance that fills the garden in late spring and summer. Trachelospermum jasminoides, also known as Star Jasmine, is beloved throughout New Zealand gardens for its sweet, heady perfume and its glossy evergreen foliage. Whether it’s clothing a sunny pergola, spilling over a fence, or training up a stylish trellis, Star Jasmine brings both elegance and an unforgettable scent to your outdoor space. Its clusters of white, star-shaped flowers are not only beautiful, but also produce the star jasmine fragrance that evokes warm evenings and relaxing garden moments. Read on to discover why Star Jasmine’s scent is so coveted and how you can enjoy this classic climber at home.
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
