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TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides
Commonly known as Confederate jasmine, Star jasmine
Broad leaves and fragrant white flowers in profusion
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOval, glossy, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning bronze-red in winter
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Height9m (30ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody, twining climber. Produces pure white flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with twisted lobes.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Against a wall
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Full sunWill not tolerate cold winds. -
Partial shade
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides
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Additional Features
Good to knowIntroduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1844.
Pests & DiseasesNone if grown outside
Place of originChina, Korea, Japan -
Flower ShapeStar-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterIn areas with severe frosts. Use loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sunPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Red
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Buy Varieties of TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Star of Toscane'
Chinese jasmine
creamy-yellow fragrant flowers
Gift-wrapping available
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Variegata'
Confederate jasmine, Star jasmine
leaves variegated silver pink and red
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Waterwheel'
Confederate jasmine, Star jasmine
a peculiar but attractive variety which is slow growing with narrow dark green leaves marked with white
Gift-wrapping available
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Winter Ruby'
Confederate jasmine, Winter jasmine
fragrant white flowers in summer. Leaves turn deep red in winter
Gift-wrapping available
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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