star jasmine nz ground cover
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a beloved evergreen for New Zealand gardens, renowned for its glossy, dark green leaves and clouds of sweetly scented, star-shaped white flowers. As a versatile climber and ground cover, star jasmine nz ground cover offers both beauty and practicality, thriving in a range of Kiwi climates and garden situations. Homeowners and landscape designers across Aotearoa choose star jasmine for its ability to quickly create lush, fragrant carpets, suppress weeds, and provide all-season interest with minimal fuss.
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
