Overview
Trachelium jacquinii is a bushy bedding in the genus Trachelium, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Trachelium jacquinii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, cut flowers and wall side borders.
About
Trachelium jacquinii is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Trachelium genus, which comprises both cushion-forming and upright perennial plants with small leaves and tubular flowers that bloom in summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun and suits a range of soil types, including loam and sand, provided they are fertile and moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is well suited to city gardens, patios, flower borders, and as cut flowers. Propagation is by seed sown in spring at 16°C.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trachelium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Trachelium jacquinii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trachelium jacquinii
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 16°C in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trachelium jacquinii?
Trachelium jacquinii prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Trachelium jacquinii need?
Trachelium jacquinii grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Trachelium jacquinii hardy in the UK?
Trachelium jacquinii has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Trachelium jacquinii?
Seed sown at 16°C in spring.
