Side Heading
side text
Parsonsia heterophylla
Fragrant native climber with slender stems and glossy green leaves. Clusters of scented creamy-yellow flowers spring until autumn. Best with roots planted in shade, where the plant can seek out sunshine higher up. Occurs naturally throughout New Zealand in lowland and lower montane forests. Sea level to 900 mt. Hardy.
Genus
Parsonsia
Species
heterophylla
Cultivar
Common name
New Zealand Jasmine, Kaihua
Family name
Apocynaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites. / Tolerates some frost
Enthusiast / Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Climbers
Category
Twining stems or curling tendrils, over 5 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants