Description
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)
Star Jasmine is known as Chinese jasmine or Chinese ivy this plant is native to eastern and south-east Asia. This attractive self-twining evergreen climbing shrub has glossy dark green, ovate leaves that often turn a deep red in winter. One of the highlights of this screening plant is the beautiful clusters of white star-shaped flowers in throughout the summer months that have a fragrant fresh-sweet scent. Perfect for full sun or partial shade and ideal in west, south or easterly facing areas but may need some shelter from cold winds.
In addition to offering year round privacy and security, this plant is attractive for wildlife, providing nectar and pollen for pollinating insects. For a fuller floral display, plant Jasmine screening hedge in a sunny position.
Ideal Conditions: Grows well in most soil
Availability
These beautiful Star Jasmine evergreens are available as an espalier frame, with several plants grown together galvanised steel frames, as an elegant archway and as a traditional feathered climber.
Evergreen Screens
1.5m high x 1m wide.
1.8m high x 1.2m wide.
Arch
2m high
2.2m high with 1.5m spread
Feathered Climber
2m high with 70cm spread
It has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit proving it a valuable addition to many gardens. We love it for city and courtyard gardens where its scent can be fully appreciated in smaller spaces but it is equally at home in wall side borders and even sheltered coastal gardens.
A relatively trouble free plant growing 8-12 metres in 5-10 years with around a 4-8metre spread. Prune in early spring.
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