star jasmine scent
Few garden fragrances are as enchanting or memorable as the star jasmine scent. When Trachelospermum jasminoides bursts into flower, clouds of small, starry white blooms release an exquisite, sweet perfume that drifts through the air, especially at dusk. For gardeners across New Zealand, this unique scent provides not just an olfactory delight but also signals the arrival of the warmer months, turning patios, archways, and pathways into fragrant retreats. If you’re searching for a captivating climbing plant that appeals to both your senses and the bees, star jasmine is a tried-and-true favourite.
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
