Star Jasmine is a vigorous evergreen climber with glossy dark green foliage that creates a lush, dense cover. In the warmer months, it bursts into masses of highly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that contrast beautifully against the foliage and attract pollinators. Its foliage often takes on bronze-red tones in cooler weather, adding seasonal colour.

This versatile plant is perfect for training over fences, trellises, or walls, and also makes an excellent groundcover when left to spread. It is ideal for creating scented outdoor spaces, screening, or softening hard surfaces in both modern and traditional landscapes.

Care

Light: Grows best in full sun to part shade; more flowers in sunnier spots.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soils but adapts to a range of conditions.
Climate: Tolerates heat, humidity, coastal conditions, and light frost. Hardy in both dry summers and wetter winters.
Fertilising: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and again in late summer.
Watering: Moderate water needs; water regularly while establishing, then only during prolonged dry spells.
Pruning & Maintenance: Prune after flowering to shape and control growth. Can be trimmed lightly through the year to maintain neatness.

Height & Width: Climbs to 3–4 m high x 3-4 m wide, smaller when used as groundcover.