Overview
Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Trachelospermum, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') is an evergreen climbing shrub from the Apocynaceae family. This cultivar features the genus's characteristic glossy, oval-shaped leaves and highly fragrant flowers reminiscent of jasmine, which appear in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade on well-drained fertile soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, and is suitable for sheltered locations with west, south, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trachelospermum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui')
- Propagation
- Propagate by layering or semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to cushion scale; may be susceptible to mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui')?
Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') need?
Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') hardy in the UK?
Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui') has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui')?
Propagate by layering or semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Trachelospermum genus
- Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kulu Chirimen'
- Trachelospermum asiaticum var. intermedium
- Trachelospermum jasminoidesstar jasmine
- Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde'
- Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR)star jasmine [Winter Ruby]