Botanical Name: Common Names:
Stephanotis floribunda Syn Marsdenia floribunda, Madagascar Jasmine, Waxflower, Hawaiian Wedding Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Climbing / Twining
Description:
Attractive evergreen tropical climber with shiny oval-shaped dark-green leaves and clusters of sweetly fragrant white star-like flowers from Spring through to Summer. Great for growing over fences or up a trellis. Grows approx 6m tall x 3m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Indoor Plant, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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