About

A versatile shrub, reaching 100-200cm, with a compact framework. It displays colourful flowers in red. 'Trared' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Trachelospermum are self-twining evergreen climbing shrubs with glossy ovate leaves and jasmine-like, highly fragrant flowers, sometimes followed by bean-like seed-pods

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, mixed plantings

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningPrune after flowering
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions