Another kind of jasmine today...this particular one from the tropical holiday we recently had. A complete contrast to the temperature and feel of the day here today. The house is crawling with purposeful people installing our double-glazing and while it is 10 degrees outside, finally, it is now only 9 degrees INSIDE as nearly all of our windows are propped up OUTSIDE while the process of retro-fitting continues.
Also known as confederate jasmine, confederate jessamine, chinese ivy, trader's compass or chinese star jessamine, star jasmine - as I know it - IS available in garden centres here - it behaves itself in New Zealand!
As well as covering a wall or fence with a mass of beautiful white flowers and lush, glossy green foliage, star jasmine has a truly delicious scent that is distilled into a luscious perfume oil from the flowers and used in some very precious perfumes.
Must see where I could try to grow some here in the garden in Christchurch...
Must see where I could try to grow some here in the garden in Christchurch...
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