These fragrant jasmine varieties emit the most delightful scent as long as they receive ample sunlight!
Growing Jasmine indoors is not as tricky as it sounds. All you need is to give it enough room to grow and position it in a spot with enough sunlight, be it your balcony or patio. You can also place these fragrant jasmine varieties indoors near your south-facing window if you want sweet-smelling interiors!
Fragrant Jasmine Varieties You Can Grow Indoors
1. Arabian Jasmine
Botanical Name: Jasminum sambac
The Arabian Jasmine is celebrated for its rich, intensely sweet aroma with a slightly exotic undertone. It produces small, waxy flowers that emit a heavy scent often used in perfumes and teas. Ideal for brightening up a living room or kitchen, this jasmine needs bright, indirect sunlight and regular watering to thrive and continue producing its delightful blooms.
2. Angel Wing Jasmine
Botanical Name: Jasminum laurifolium f. nitidum
Angel Wing Jasmine catches attention with its shiny, dark green leaves and clusters of bright white flowers that release a rich, sweet fragrance, especially in the evening. It’s perfect for a well-lit bathroom or kitchen where its scent would mist the humid air even more.
However, you need to ensure it receives plenty of light to encourage flowering and mist regularly and maintain the humidity it loves.
3. Common White Jasmine
Botanical Name: Jasminum officinale
If you don’t have a lot of floor space, this vigorous climber will be more than happy to sprawl over the wall with its delicate white flowers that emit a gentle yet pervasive fragrance in late spring to early summer. It prefers a cool, sheltered spot with plenty of indirect sunlight like that of a south facing wall or maybe an open balcony that’s both shaded yet well-lit.
4. Pink Jasmine
Botanical Name: Jasminum polyanthum
For those who love a dash of pink everywhere, this plant grows pink buds that open to sweetly scented white flowers. It emits a rich, heady scent that can complement your bedroom or living space really well. This fast grower does not appreciate warm environments but appreciates plenty of indirect sunlight.
Prune it regularly to maintain its bushy appearance and promote more blooms.
5. Winter Jasmine
Botanical Name: Jasminum nudiflorum
A real treat in the colder months, Winter Jasmine brightens up any indoor space with its bold, yellow flowers that bloom in winter—a rarity among jasmines. Its sprawling growth makes it ideal for hanging baskets where its branches can cascade beautifully over the sides. To keep this jasmine thriving, place it in a spot with full sunlight and water moderately.
6. Grand Duke of Tuscany
Botanical Name: Jasminum sambac ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’
Often resembling small roses, the blooms of ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’ offer a deeply sweet fragrance that. This slow-growing jasmine variant produces lush, double-layered white flowers that make it look more like an ornate garden variety than a simple houseplant. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering to keep its soil consistently moist.
7. Star Jasmine
Botanical Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star Jasmine is celebrated for its star-shaped white flowers and heavenly scent that can perfume your entire living area. This versatile climber is perfect for trellises or as a trailing houseplant in a bright room. Just ensure it receives plenty of light and maintain moist soil to encourage robust growth and abundant flowering.
8. Shining Jasmine
Botanical Name: Jasminum nitidum
Besides the starry, white flowers, it grows shiny green leaves and emits a subtle, sweet fragrance that’s perfect for a relaxing ambiance indoors. Thriving in high-light conditions, it is perfect for sunrooms or south-facing windows. Regular pruning will help maintain its shape and promote denser growth.
