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Other common names Confederate jasmine Chinese ivy
Chinese jasmine star jasmine traders compass
Synonyms Rhynchospermum.1 jasminoides
Family Apocynaceae
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
Details T. jasminoides is a vigorous medium-sized evergreen twining woody climber with glossy dark green, oval leaves 5-8cm in length and often turning deep red in winter; clusters of very fragrant white flowers 2.5cm in width become cream with age
Plant range Japan, Far East
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Climbing
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Chalk
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilLoam, Chalk, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 4-8 metres
Ultimate spread 4-8 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
Cultivation Grow in fertile well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds; for conservatory cultivation grow in a container in loam-based potting compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun
Propagation Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Wall-side Borders Hedging & Screens Patio & Container Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 11 in early spring
Pests Susceptible to cushion scale, may be affected by mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Diseases Generally disease free
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