Overview
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Trachelospermum, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' 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, patio and container plants, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' is an evergreen climbing shrub belonging to the genus Trachelospermum, known for its glossy, oval-shaped leaves and highly fragrant flowers reminiscent of jasmine. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils including loam, sand, and chalk, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for various garden settings such as city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, and patios, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trachelospermum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' 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, Low maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde'
- 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 'Rose d'Inde'?
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' need?
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' hardy in the UK?
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Rose d'Inde' 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 'Rose d'Inde'?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Trachelospermum genus
- Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Kulu Chirimen'
- Trachelospermum asiaticum var. intermedium
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- Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR)star jasmine [Winter Ruby]