Orange Jessamine – Create privacy without sacrificing beauty or fragrance
Murraya paniculata, commonly known as Orange Jessamine or Mock Orange, is one of Australia’s most popular evergreen hedging and screening plants. Loved for its dense glossy foliage, highly fragrant white flowers and fast-growing nature, Murraya creates beautiful privacy screens, formal hedges and feature plantings while filling the garden with a sweet citrus fragrance throughout the warmer months.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Murraya paniculata |
| Common Name | Orange Jessamine / Mock Orange |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Shrub |
| Mature Height | 3–4m |
| Mature Width | 2–3m |
| Position | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | Spring to Autumn |
| Foliage Colour | Glossy Deep Green |
| Soil Type | Well-Drained Soil |
| Water Requirements | Moderate |
| Uses | Hedging, Screening, Feature Planting, Courtyards |
Dense foliage and flowers that keep giving
Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine) has earned its reputation as one of the finest screening plants available. Its dense evergreen foliage forms an attractive privacy barrier, while repeated flushes of fragrant white flowers bring colour and perfume to the garden throughout the year. Easy to shape and maintain, Murraya suits both formal and informal landscapes, making it a favourite choice for Melbourne gardeners seeking privacy, beauty and reliability in one outstanding plant.
Why You’ll Love Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata)
| Benefit | Why It Stands Out |
|---|---|
| Excellent Screening Plant | Creates dense privacy quickly |
| Highly Fragrant Flowers | Sweet citrus perfume throughout flowering |
| Evergreen Foliage | Attractive all year round |
| Fast Growing | Establishes quickly in the landscape |
| Easy To Shape | Ideal for formal hedging |
| Repeat Flowering | Produces multiple flushes of blooms |
| Melbourne Garden Favourite | Proven performer in local conditions |
