Overview
Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) is a climbing climber in the genus Trachelospermum, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) 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. It is native to China, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam.
About
Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) is an evergreen climbing plant that flowers in the UK from June to September. It suits sheltered positions on walls or trellises and will tolerate a range of soil pH in well-drained soils. Leaves can take on a bronze tone in winter while remaining evergreen. It is used successfully in containers, courtyards and coastal gardens.
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
- 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 Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber
- 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
- Native to
- China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR)
- 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 Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR)?
Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) need?
Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) 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 Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Trachelospermum jasminoides Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR) 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 Winter Ruby ('Trared'PBR)?
Layering, 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 asiaticum Star Bright ('Hoshi-akarui')