Posts Tagged ‘Stephanotis floribunda’

• The Heavenly Perfume of Madagascar Jasmine

  Date: 2009.02.03 | Category: Horticulture | Response: 2

  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.