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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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White
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Height9m (30ft)
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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)
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Against a wall
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Full sunWill not tolerate cold winds.
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Partial shade
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIntroduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1844.Pests & DiseasesNone if grown outsidePlace of originChina, Korea, Japan
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Flower ShapeStar-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage gardenGreenhouse / 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 plantsSuitable for small gardensTown 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 groupPruning 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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WildlifeBee friendly
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Buy Varieties of TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Star of Toscane'
Chinese jasmine
creamy-yellow fragrant flowers
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
TRACHELOSPERMUM jasminoides 'Winter Ruby'
Confederate jasmine, Winter jasmine
fragrant white flowers in summer. Leaves turn deep red in winter
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