star jasmine varieties
Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a beloved climber in New Zealand gardens, prized for its glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant, starry white flowers through spring and summer. Robust, evergreen, and versatile, star jasmine can be trained as a climber, used as groundcover, or even shaped into a compact hedge. With several unique star jasmine varieties now available, you can find the perfect plant for almost every spot and style, whether you're after colourful foliage, extra hardiness, or a classic look.
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
