The Heavenly Perfume of Madagascar Jasmine
The divine Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) has one of the sweetest perfumes of any plant I know. The flowers are tubular, waxy and are pure white.
This is a climbing plant and can grow beautifully over a trellis or up against a brick wall where it can absorb radiant heat from the sun.
It can be difficult to grow in the southern states of Australia. Try to provide it with a warm, sheltered frost free position and the plant should do quite well.
The sweetly scented flowers of this plant are often used in bridal bouquets. I also remember it being used often in India where I would see flower sellers thread the blooms onto long garlands with vibrant orange marigolds.
Tags: Madagascar Jasmine, perfume., scented climber, Stephanotis floribunda
February 8th, 2009 at 12:43 am
I can almost smell it from here
…and hope you are safe from the bushfires down your way. Thinking of you.
April 7th, 2009 at 5:53 am
What a beauty you got here. I am wonderlig if it is possibel to buy this plant in my area.