TRACHELOSPERMUM asiaticum 'Star Wars'

Commonly known as Chinese jasmine

Multi-coloured leaves.

Evergreen
Oval, glossy leaves to 5cm (2in) long
Height
6m (20ft)
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 5-petalled flowers 2cm (¾in) across with cylindrical tubes in terminal clusters
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)
Against a wall
Full sun
Will not tolerate cold winds
Partial shade

TRACHELOSPERMUM asiaticum 'Star Wars'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£17.50

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 Litre

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Additional Features

	Pests & Diseases	None if grown outside
	Place of origin	Garden origin

Flower Shape

Star-shaped

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

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

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.

Scented Plants

Scented flowers

Seasonal Interest