TRACHELOSPERMUM asiaticum 'Star Wars'
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TRACHELOSPERMUM asiaticum 'Star Wars'
Commonly known as Chinese jasmine
Green and gold variegated leaves turn deep bronze in winter. Fragrant white flowers
£18.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
None if grown outside -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenOval, glossy leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Star-shaped
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Cottage garden
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Greenhouse / 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 sun
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
6m (20ft) -
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 5-petalled flowers 2cm (¾in) across with cylindrical tubes in terminal clusters
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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.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Against a wall
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Full sun
Will not tolerate cold winds -
Partial shade
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