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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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Evergreen - oval, glossy, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning bronze-red in winter
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Height - 9m (30ft) -
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - woody, twining climber. Produces pure white flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with twisted lobes.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Against a wall
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Full sun - will not tolerate cold winds. -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - introduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1844. -
Pests & Diseases - none if grown outside -
Place of origin - China, Korea, Japan -
Flower Shape - Star-shaped -
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not 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 winter - in areas with severe frosts. Use loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun
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Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Red -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Trachelospermum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Star of Toscane' >
Commonly known as: Chinese jasmine.
Creamy-yellow fragrant flowers
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Variegata' >
Commonly known as: Confederate jasmine, Star jasmine.
Leaves variegated silver pink and red
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Waterwheel' >
Commonly known as: Confederate jasmine, Star jasmine.
A peculiar but attractive variety which is slow growing with narrow dark green leaves marked with white
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Winter Ruby' >
Commonly known as: Confederate jasmine, Winter jasmine.
Fragrant white flowers in summer. Leaves turn deep red in winter
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