Overview
Trachelospermum jasminoides is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Trachelospermum, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 8-12 metres tall and 4-8 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Trachelospermum jasminoides grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, hedging and screens and wall side borders. It is native to China, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam.
About
Trachelospermum jasminoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to eastern and southeastern Asia. Common names include Confederate jasmine, star jasmine, Confederate jessamine, and Chinese star jessamine.
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About the genus
Trachelospermum, is a genus of evergreen woody vines in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, first described as a genus in 1851. All species are native to southern and eastern Asia.
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 jasminoides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders
- Native to
- China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trachelospermum jasminoides
- Propagation
- Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Cushion scale, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trachelospermum jasminoides?
Trachelospermum jasminoides prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trachelospermum jasminoides need?
Trachelospermum jasminoides 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.
How big does Trachelospermum jasminoides grow?
Trachelospermum jasminoides reaches a height of 8-12 metres and a spread of 4-8 metres. It takes around 5-10 years to reach full size.
Is Trachelospermum jasminoides hardy in the UK?
Trachelospermum jasminoides 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 jasminoides?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Trachelospermum genus
- Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kulu Chirimen'
- Trachelospermum asiaticum var. intermedium
- Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde'
- Trachelospermum asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui')
- Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR)star jasmine [Winter Ruby]