Jasmine plant climbing

Jasmine: spring's fragrant beauty. Garden editor Jenny Dillon's comprehensive guide covers planting, growing, and caring for this sweet-scented vine.

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Chinese star jasmine frame the Tuscan doorway divinely. Rosy red climbing Roses reach for the Tuscan Sun. Lovely Climbing Roses cover a pergola, which is surrounded by Rosemary. Chinese star Jasmine is a wonderful climber. Its a good one for growing over a front veranda. From afar it is a mass of white and the star-shaped flowers are intriguing up close.

If you're seeking a plant that adds both beauty and fragrance to your garden or home, look no further than the lovely Trachelospermum jasminoides, better known as Star Jasmine. This evergreen climbing vine hails from East Asia, particularly China and Japan, and is celebrated for its stunning star-shaped white flowers that bloom during late spring and summer. The sweet scent of these blooms can elevate any outdoor space or indoor area, making it a beloved choice among gardening enthusiasts.

The heavenly scent of spring in Australia. - by Jenny Dillon

One evening this week, I opened up my back door to let my dogs outside and I was hit with an incredibly wonderful aroma. Soft, sweet, and intoxicating, little white flowers bloomed by the hundreds …