Botanical name:

Parsonsia capsularis

Common name(s):

New Zealand jasmine, small flowered jasmine, Kaiwhiria

About:

Found in the lush coastal and lowland forest environments throughout New Zealand, this twining climber features narrow lance-shaped dark green leaves that add to its visual appeal. The tiny, delicate white to cream fragrant flowers are elegantly carried on the plant during the warmer seasons of spring and summer, creating a charming display in its natural habitat.

Natural habitat:

Coastal and lowland forest’s & forest margins where it can climb/vine its way up threw the canopy.

Growing environment:

Frost, Drought, Sun, Shade & Coastal tolerant

Endemic distribution:

Throughout New Zealand

Height: 5m

Flowering:

September – February with a creamy white  coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

November – April

Uses:

Bird’s, Bees, Forests & Flowers.

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed or cuttings. Requires soils that are reasonably fertile and free-draining, also a site that the roots will be shaded and kept cool.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. 4 weeks cold stratification will help speed this up though