Interesting Facts
Trachelospermum is native to the woodlands from India to Japan.The leaves produce a milky latex.
Evergreen woody vines with tubular flowers.
| Plant Types: | Groundcover, Perennial, Vine |
| Light: | Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot to 2 feet |
| Width: | 6 feet to 15 feet |
| Zones: | 7a to 11b |
| Bloom Color: | Yellow |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | Naturalizing, Not North American native |
| Shape: | Prostrate, Spreading or horizontal, Variable spread |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well-Drained |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Plant transplants 5 ft. apart to make a dense ground cover.
Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
In fall, conduct layering.
Plant transplants 5 ft. apart to make a dense ground cover.
Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
In fall, conduct layering.
Plant Growth:
Woody evergreen climbers. Grows best in full sun but requires light shade in the hottest of climates. Star Jasmine grows well as a ground cover or climber. Known to be very versatile in the garden.
Grow plants in a sunny site, against a wall. Less hardy plants should be grown in a cool greenhouse or as houseplants.
Woody evergreen climbers. Grows best in full sun but requires light shade in the hottest of climates. Star Jasmine grows well as a ground cover or climber. Known to be very versatile in the garden.
Grow plants in a sunny site, against a wall. Less hardy plants should be grown in a cool greenhouse or as houseplants.
Blooming:
Flowers are white and have a pleasant smell. They appear in the spring and summer.
Pod-like fruits are only produced in sites without cool summers.
Flowers are white and have a pleasant smell. They appear in the spring and summer.
Pod-like fruits are only produced in sites without cool summers.
Soil and Irrigation:
Performs best in rich, well-drained soils.
Water liberally while in growth, less in winter.
Performs best in rich, well-drained soils.
Water liberally while in growth, less in winter.
Fertilization:
Implement a balanced liquid fertilizer on a monthly basis during the growing season.
Implement a balanced liquid fertilizer on a monthly basis during the growing season.
Pruning:
Trim plants after flowering, or in early spring. Prune in summer if necessary.
Trim plants after flowering, or in early spring. Prune in summer if necessary.
Pests:
Trachelospermum is prone to mushroom root rot and leaf spot.
Trachelospermum is prone to mushroom root rot and leaf spot.