Trachelospermum jasminoides - Chinese Star Jasmine

The Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine also known as Chinese Star Jasmine is a stunning evergreen climber renowned for its masses of fragrant white star-shaped flowers and glossy dark green foliage.

An evergreen climber with glossy dark green leaves that bear masses of jasmine perfumed white star shaped flowers announcing the start of Spring!

This versatile climbing and ground cover plant delivers year-round ornamental interest combined with intoxicating fragrance and reliable performance.

Growth Size: Approx 3-4m h x 3m w

Positioning: Full sun to part shade but flowering best in full sun

Temperament: Light frost tolerant but prefers warmer climate, drought tolerant once established

Perfect for: Ground cover, climber, cover walls/fences, spill over walls

The most distinctive characteristic is the masses of jasmine perfumed white star shaped flowers that appear in spring.

The delicate star-shaped blooms release an intoxicating jasmine fragrance that fills your garden with natural perfume.

The abundant flowers create spectacular floral displays that attract pollinators and create a sensory garden experience.

Glossy Dark Green Foliage:

The Star Jasmine features attractive glossy dark green leaves that provide year-round visual appeal and ornamental backdrop to the flowers.

The evergreen nature ensures consistent presence throughout all seasons.

Size & Growth:

Growth Size is usually around 3-4m tall x 3m w (or up to 6m x 6m depending on support and training).

The moderate to fast growth rate ensures steady establishment without overwhelming planting areas.

Extended Flowering Season:

Flowering from Summer to Autumn, the Star Jasmine delivers an extended blooming period, providing colour and fragrance across multiple seasons.

The prolonged flowering ensures continuous ornamental interest.

Growing Requirements:

Suits climates Cool to Tropical — the Star Jasmine adapts to diverse Australian climates from cooler to warmer regions.

Positioning: Full sun to part shade.

Temperament: Light frost tolerant, drought tolerant once established. Once established, remarkably low-maintenance with minimal care requirements.

Perfect uses:

Perfect for: Ground cover, climber — the Star Jasmine excels in multiple applications. Train it as a climbing vine up trellises, walls, and fences, or allow it to sprawl as a ground cover across garden beds and borders. This versatility makes it suitable for diverse garden situations and design applications.

Why Choose Star Jasmine?

The combination of masses of fragrant white star-shaped flowers, glossy dark green evergreen foliage, versatile climbing and ground cover applications, extended summer-to-autumn flowering, cool-to-tropical climate adaptability, light frost tolerance, drought tolerance, and low-maintenance characteristics make the Trachelospermum jasminoides the perfect choice for creating fragrant, versatile garden features with year-round ornamental appeal.

Height Approximates in Pots for this Variety:

200mm - 60cm-80cm tall

300mm - 1-1.5m tall

400mm - 1.5m + tall