star jasmine ground cover nz
Create an enchanting and low-maintenance landscape with star jasmine ground cover in NZ gardens. Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a favourite for New Zealanders seeking lush, evergreen coverage combined with fragrant, dainty white flowers. This adaptable climber also thrives as a fast-spreading ground cover, weaving a sweetly scented green carpet across garden beds, under trees, or along pathways. With its glossy leaves and heavenly spring and summer blooms, star jasmine ground cover delivers both beauty and practicality for Kiwi backyards.
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
