Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star Jasmine
Description:
A popular evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves that turn bronze in winter, adding seasonal colour. In summer, it produces masses of highly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that gradually fade to cream. It is versatile, growing as a climber, ground cover, or even a clipped hedge. Loved for its perfume and lush foliage, it is ideal for softening structures, covering walls, or spilling over garden edges.
Height:
3–6 m when supported as a climber
Width:
2–4 m spread (can be clipped to size)
Position:
Full sun to part shade; flowers best with good sun
Soil:
Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soils once established
Uses:
· Climber for walls, fences, trellises, pergolas
· Ground cover or mass planting on banks
· Low clipped hedge or edging
· Container growing on patios and balconies
· Ideal for perfumed gardens and courtyards
Care Tips:
· Regular watering while establishing; drought-tolerant once mature
· Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring for strong growth and flowering
· Trim after flowering to shape and control size; can be clipped into formal hedges
· Needs a trellis, wires, or other support if used as a climber
· Hardy in most NZ regions but may need protection in colder inland or frosty spots
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